School City of Hammond School District

The School City of Hammond School District is located in Hammond, IN and includes 21 schools that serve 14,679 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The School City of Hammond School District spends $8,915 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The School City of Hammond School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IN state average being 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The School City of Hammond School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the School City of Hammond School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The School City of Hammond School District serves 16% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.