Lew Wallace Elementary School

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lew Wallace Elementary School, located at 6235 Jefferson 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 focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for middle school through a balance of core subjects and character-building initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lew Wallace Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school acts as a neighborhood hub, often organizing events and programs that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. With a focus on providing equitable opportunities for all students, the staff strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term student success.

465

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lew Wallace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	230
Black	188
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
230 (49.5 %)
Black
188 (40.4 %)
Two or More
24 (5.2 %)
White
21 (4.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	School City of Hammond
Phone:	(219)933-2479
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 62