FRANK O'BANNON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frank O'Bannon 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 575 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 30 teachers, Frank O'Bannon Elementary School 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.

Frank O'Bannon Elementary School, located in Hammond, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Hammond School Corporation. Named in honor of the late Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon, the school reflects a commitment to providing foundational education within the local community. It serves a diverse student population and focuses on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing young learners for success in their middle school years.

The school environment at Frank O'Bannon is designed to foster a supportive learning atmosphere, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, the school typically engages families and the surrounding neighborhood through various events and programs aimed at building a collaborative school culture. As part of the Hammond school system, it aims to meet state educational standards while addressing the unique needs of its specific student body through dedicated teaching staff and local administrative support.

For more information, contact Frank O'Bannon Elementary School at (219) 989-7360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.