Joseph Hess Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hammond, Indiana 46323 · School City of Hammond
#822 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#33592 of 50,301 nationally
About Joseph Hess Elementary School
Joseph Hess Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hammond, in the School City of Hammond school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 611 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 822nd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 611.
There are 14 schools in Hammond; Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks 3rd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Joseph Hess Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Joseph Hess Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles N Scott Middle School
Hammond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students · 769 m away
Morton Senior High School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students · 1.3 km away
Excel Center - Hammond
Hammond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students · 1.4 km away
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.8 km away
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
755 students · 2.5 km away
Southridge Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students · 3.2 km away
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students · 3.4 km away
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students · 3.5 km away
Highland Middle School
Highland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 3.6 km away
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Henryville Elementary School
Henryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
Ray Crowe Elementary
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
W D Richards Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Carey Ridge Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
612 students
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Seymour · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph Hess Elementary School a good school?
Joseph Hess Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #822 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Joseph Hess Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Joseph Hess Elementary School ranks #822 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #33592 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Joseph Hess Elementary School?
Joseph Hess Elementary School had 611 students in 2025.
Is Joseph Hess Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Joseph Hess Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Joseph Hess Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Joseph Hess Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.