Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hammond Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hammond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammond Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
64%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
22%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammond Elementary School's ranking?
Hammond Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Hammond Elementary School?
530 students attend Hammond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hammond Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hammond Elementary School?
Hammond Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammond Elementary School offer ?
Hammond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hammond Elementary School part of?
Hammond Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Hammond Elementary School located?
Hammond Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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