WASHINGTON IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Washington Irving Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of Hammond school district, located in Hammond, IN with about 561 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Washington Irving Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Washington Irving Elementary School, located at 4727 Pine Ave in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on essential core subjects and community-centered values, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors and social integration.
In addition to its curriculum, Washington Irving Elementary plays a vital role in the local Hammond neighborhood by serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school typically provides a range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its community, focusing on both scholastic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its learners. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to build strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.
For more information, contact Washington Irving Elementary Sch at (219) 933-2467 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hammond, IN 46327-1620
(219) 933-2467
WASHINGTON IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hammond, IN with about 561 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- School City of Hammond
- Total Students:
- 561
- Teachers:
- 29.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 561 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 74.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- White
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.