Hess Elementary School in Hammond, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hess Elementary School is a suburban public school in Hammond, Indiana that is part of School City Of Hammond. It serves 611 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

611 Students

32 Teachers

3640 Orchard Dr

Hammond, IN 46323 View local requests

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Hess Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Avila

Mrs. Baranowski

Mrs. Stringer

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Hess Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hess Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 17, 2025

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