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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46324

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At a glance

Schools

2,454

Students

Top rankedThomas Jefferson Elementary School869^th of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools

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Summary:

The 46324 zip code in Hammond, Indiana is home to 6 elementary schools that are part of the School City of Hammond district, which is ranked 346 out of 380 districts in the state. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade and face significant challenges, with the district earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the 6 schools, Kenwood Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School stand out as the top performers, ranking 790 and 818 out of 1,011 Indiana elementary schools, respectively. These schools outperformed the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, had lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and spent more per student with lower student-teacher ratios.

However, the majority of the schools in the 46324 zip code struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and significant economic challenges, with most students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes and providing equitable opportunities for all students in the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1001 165th St	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2477	622	39	16.0	56.9%	24 (3.9%)	357 (57.4%)	218 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	6.2	973^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	3.2%		7.6	960^th of 1011 public elementary schools	5.0%	13	13.2	10.1	15.5	13.5	13.3	12.0	7.7	3.7	6.3	7.2	6.5	10.8	8.8	3.7	$10,922	$2,280	$8,642
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6940 Northcote Ave	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7353	570	36	15.6	49.5%	62 (10.9%)	251 (44.0%)	226 (39.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	14.1	869^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.5%		19.7	818^th of 1011 public elementary schools	19.1%	51	21.7	11.2	10.0	21.1	15.4	28.9	19.4	10.0	26.3	20.8	13.3	33.3	20.7	7.5	$13,994	$2,704	$11,290
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1317 173rd St	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7360	557	36	15.5	56.4%	55 (9.9%)	285 (51.2%)	186 (33.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	10.2	917^th of 1005 public elementary schools	8.8%		13.2	900^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.0%	17	26.8	13.0	13.5	11.8	16.5	22.0	2.6	9.5	7.9	10.7	13.0	15.8	14.4	13.5	$13,381	$2,923	$10,458
Thomas A Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7025 Madison Ave	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2464	705	36	19.3	54.0%	62 (8.8%)	277 (39.3%)	328 (46.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.0%)	14.1	870^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.4%		17.2	842^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	16.7%	28	18.2	17.4	27.1	10.1	19.0	24.2	23.5	22.4	6.0	20.4	13.9	13.4	13.7	16.8	$11,491	$2,212	$9,279

Cities Near Zip Code 46324

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hammond	0.34 mi	16	384^th
Munster	1.36 mi	5	12^th
Highland	2.79 mi	7	167^th
East Chicago	2.97 mi	9	390^th
Gary	4.9 mi	27	392^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.