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Joseph Hess Elementary School

3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323, United States

+1 (219) 989-7355

1.0

Overall Rating

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Joseph Hess Elementary School Overview

About This School

Joseph Hess Elementary School is a public middle in Hammond, Indiana, serving 611 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 18% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by a staff of 36 teachers with an average salary of $55,317. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 43% Hispanic, 41% Black, 11% White, and 5% students of two or more races.

611

Total Students

PK-6

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics18%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Lake County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Joseph Hess Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

N/A

English Language Arts

18%

Mathematics

City Avg: 13%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.1:1

State Avg: 15.5:1

Students per Counselor

Joseph Hess Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$55,317

City Avg: $54,325

State Avg: $55,888

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor:1

Joseph Hess Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.55%

Male

48.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 611 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White10.8%

Hispanic43.21%

Asian0.49%

Black40.75%

Two or More Races4.58%

Native American0.16%

Joseph Hess Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Joseph Hess Elementary School

Q: What is Joseph Hess Elementary School?

A: Joseph Hess Elementary School is a middle public located in Hammond.

Q: How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?

A: Joseph Hess Elementary School has approximately 611 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Joseph Hess Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Joseph Hess Elementary School - Hammond, IN

Quick Facts about Joseph Hess Elementary School
School Name	Joseph Hess Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	3640 Orchard Dr, Hammond, IN 46323, Hammond, IN
County	Lake County
Phone	+1 (219) 989-7355
Total Students	611
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	18%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph Hess Elementary School

What is Joseph Hess Elementary School?

Joseph Hess Elementary School is a middle public located in Hammond.

How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?

Joseph Hess Elementary School has approximately 611 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Hess Elementary School is 16:1.

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