At a glance
Reported students
755
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Warren G Harding Elementary School: 755 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 683
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Warren G Harding Elementary School
Warren G Harding Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hammond. It is one of 15 current school records connected to School City of Hammond. NCES reports 755 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 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 (49%) and Black (31.1%). English learners represent 21.4% 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 Warren G Harding Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.83 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 0 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
- 21.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White14.2%
- Hispanic49%
- Black31.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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.
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–06
754 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
705 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
570 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
565 reported students
Public schools near Warren G Harding Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hess Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 611 | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 570 | 2.1 mi |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy Elementary · Charter · East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy | KG–08 | 424 | 2.3 mi |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Elementary · School Town of Highland | PK–05 | 383 | 2.3 mi |
| William McKinley Elementary School Elementary · School City of East Chicago | KG–06 | 509 | 2.6 mi |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 557 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Warren G Harding Elementary School
What grades does Warren G Harding Elementary School serve?
Warren G Harding Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School City of Hammond.
How many students attend Warren G Harding Elementary School?
Warren G Harding Elementary School reported 755 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 683 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Warren G Harding Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 755 students and 42.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Warren G Harding Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Warren G Harding Elementary 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 Warren G Harding Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.4% 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 Warren G Harding Elementary School in?
Warren G Harding Elementary 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 Warren G Harding Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph Hess Elementary School (1.6 mi), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (2.1 mi), East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.