Hammond Elementary School

Hammond Elementary School in Odessa, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 690 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Hillsborough County School District, consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools in Florida.

Hammond stands out for its exceptional academic consistency and well-rounded excellence. The school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2016, with its lowest state ranking still in the 91st percentile. Math proficiency is a particular strength, with 90% of 3rd graders, 91% of 4th graders, and 88% of 5th graders meeting standards—roughly 25-30 percentage points above the district average. English Language Arts scores are also strong and balanced across all grades, ranging from 77% to 85%. This consistency suggests a vertically-aligned curriculum that effectively prepares students as they progress. Notably, Hammond achieves these results with moderate per-student spending of $11,767, making it more efficient than nearby schools like Claywell Elementary and Citrus Park Elementary, which spend more but rank significantly lower.

One of Hammond's most striking advantages is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.8%—dramatically lower than the district and state averages of over 31%. This rate is also better than nearby high-performing schools like Northwest Elementary (14.9%) and Deer Park Elementary (20.0%), suggesting a highly engaged student body and strong family-school communication. While Hammond shares its 5-star status with Bryant Elementary and McKitrick Elementary, it consistently outperforms Northwest in nearly every subject and grade level—for example, Hammond's 3rd-grade ELA score of 83% was 18 points higher than Northwest's 65%. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 and top-tier academics across the board, Hammond offers families a premier, well-rounded educational experience in the Odessa area.