At a glance
Reported students
693
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Henry W Eggers Middle School: 693 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 897
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.9:1
What the reported data says about Henry W Eggers Middle School
Henry W Eggers Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Hammond. It is one of 15 current school records connected to School City of Hammond. NCES reports 693 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50.1%) and Black (39.2%). English learners represent 31.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry W Eggers Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic50.1%
- Black39.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of Hammond
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Charles N Scott Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
663 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
705 reported students
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
622 reported students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
611 reported students
Public schools near Henry W Eggers Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schrum Memorial School Middle · Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 | 06–08 | 274 | 1.6 mi |
| Wentworth Jr High School Middle · Calumet City SD 155 | 06–08 | 302 | 1.7 mi |
| School of Fine Arts Middle · Dolton SD 149 | 07–07 | 224 | 2.6 mi |
| Creative Communications Acad Middle · Dolton SD 149 | 06–06 | 246 | 2.6 mi |
| S T E M Academy Middle · Dolton SD 149 | 08–08 | 243 | 2.6 mi |
| Memorial Jr High School Middle · Lansing SD 158 | 06–08 | 854 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry W Eggers Middle School
What grades does Henry W Eggers Middle School serve?
Henry W Eggers Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in School City of Hammond.
How many students attend Henry W Eggers Middle School?
Henry W Eggers Middle School reported 693 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 897 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry W Eggers Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 693 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Henry W Eggers Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry W Eggers Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of Hammond attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry W Eggers Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Henry W Eggers Middle School in?
Henry W Eggers Middle School is part of School City of Hammond, based in Hammond, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry W Eggers Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Schrum Memorial School (1.6 mi), Wentworth Jr High School (1.7 mi), School of Fine Arts (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.