Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Hess Elementary School serves the southeast part of Hammond, IN, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Hess Elementary School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Hess Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Hess Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Hess Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Joseph Hess Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Hess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren G Harding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?
611 students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Joseph Hess Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Joseph Hess Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Hess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Hess Elementary School part of?
Joseph Hess Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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