KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kenwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 298 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Kenwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Kenwood Elementary School, located at 6416 Hohman Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood educational hub within the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, student character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the faculty works to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

The school benefits from its central location in Hammond, which allows it to maintain strong ties with the local community and surrounding families. Like many schools in the district, Kenwood Elementary integrates modern educational strategies with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Through a combination of core curriculum instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact Kenwood Elementary School at (219) 933-2469 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.