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Joseph Hess Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323 · (219) 989-7355 · Part of Hammond School City
Students
611
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Joseph Hess Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts16%
State average 42.6%
Location
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3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten69
Grade 189
Grade 292
Grade 399
Grade 492
Grade 592
Grade 678
Enrollment over time
585’20
700’21
688’22
686’23
611’24
Up 4.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 43%Black 41%White 11%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.