For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,035 students in 46324, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46324, IN are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Frank O'bannon Elementary School and Kenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46324 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46324, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46324, IN Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Grades: PK-6
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Grades: PK-6
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6235 Jefferson Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
46324, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46324, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46324, IN include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Frank O'bannon Elementary School and Kenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46324?
6 public elementary schools are located in 46324.
What is the racial composition of students in 46324?
46324 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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