HAMMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hammond Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Hammond Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hammond Elementary School, located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, serves a predominantly Hispanic community and operates under the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is deeply integrated into the local area, focusing on providing foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the CPS network, it aims to foster an environment that supports academic growth while addressing the specific cultural and linguistic needs of its diverse student population.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and student development, often acting as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the Little Village area, Hammond places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and social-emotional learning, striving to prepare students for high school success. By balancing rigorous core curricula with extracurricular opportunities, Hammond Elementary seeks to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Hammond Elem School at (773) 535-4580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.