Public schools in Hammond, IN
16 open public schools with an address in Hammond, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,538
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Hammond public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Hammond, IN: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,538 students, an average of 703 per school. The largest campus is Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), and the largest elementary school is Warren G Harding Elementary School (755).
School City of Hammond operates the most schools here (14), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hammond
Elementary schools in Hammond
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 565 | 17.8:1 | |
| Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 622 | 16:1 | |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 557 | 15.5:1 | |
| Joseph Hess Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 611 | 16.8:1 | |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 705 | 19.4:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 570 | 15.7:1 | |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 755 | 17.6:1 | |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 754 | 20.2:1 |
Middle schools in Hammond
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles N Scott Middle School School City of Hammond | 07–08 | 663 | 18.7:1 | |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School School City of Hammond | 07–08 | 693 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Hammond
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Career Center School City of Hammond · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Excel Center - Hammond Excel Center - Hammond · Charter | 09–12 | 205 | 34.2:1 | |
| Hammond Academy of Science & Tech Hammond Academy of Science & Tech · Charter | 06–12 | 578 | 12.3:1 | |
| Hammond Central High School School City of Hammond | 09–12 | 1,814 | 21.2:1 | |
| Morton Senior High School School City of Hammond | 09–12 | 1,446 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hammond
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Early Learning Center School City of Hammond | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic48.6%
- Black38.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Hammond schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,538 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hammond
How many public schools are in Hammond, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Hammond: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,538 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hammond?
Schools with an address in Hammond belong to 3 education agencies, led by School City of Hammond (14 schools), Excel Center - Hammond (1 school), Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hammond?
Hammond Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hammond, with 1,814 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hammond?
Yes. 2 of the 16 public schools in Hammond are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center - Hammond, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hammond schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hammond public schools is 17.7:1, higher than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hammond guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities