Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

Summary:

Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hammond, Indiana, serving 544 students in grades PK-6 as part of the School City of Hammond district, which is ranked 331 out of 381 districts in the state.

Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Frank O'Bannon Elementary struggles academically, with only 16.03% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 17.3% for the district and 38.6% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (53.68%) and Hispanic (29.6%) students than nearby schools, and a very high rate of students (77.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism is also a persistent issue, ranging from 23.7% to 34.7% over the past three years, much higher than surrounding schools.

When compared to higher-performing schools in the School Town of Munster district, the academic achievement gap is even more pronounced. For example, Frank H. Hammond Elementary in Munster has significantly higher ILEARN proficiency rates, with 69.48% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.94% in Math, compared to Frank O'Bannon's much lower rates. Addressing the unique challenges faced by the Frank O'Bannon community will require a comprehensive approach to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1317 173rd St
       Hammond, IN  46324


(219) 989-7360

District: School City of Hammond

SchoolDigger Rank:
900th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,749 Help


Students who attend Frank O'Bannon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Charles N Scott Middle School
High:    Morton Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.7%
Hispanic:
29.6%
White:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frank O'Bannon Elementary School ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the School City of Hammond District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53.7%), Hispanic (29.6%), White (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 2nd best among 12 elementary schools in the School City of Hammond District. (See more...)
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Compare Frank O'Bannon Elementary School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is $12,749, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the School City of Hammond District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank O'Bannon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School City of Hammond:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of Hammond 332nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 11.44 913th 985 7.3%
2008 8.06 949th 996 4.7%
2009 19.05 873rd 1003 13.0%
2010 16.60 898th 1009 11.0%
2011 24.04 863rd 1025 15.8%
2012 40.95 718th 1015 29.3%
2013 29.01 855th 1035 17.4%
2014 28.06 857th 1036 17.3%
2015 24.53 868th 1040 16.5%
2016 21.67 885th 1046 15.4%
2017 26.04 840th 1033 18.7%
2018 19.13 865th 1027 15.8%
2019 18.43 875th 1031 15.1%
2021 7.24 954th 1016 6.1%
2022 14.51 875th 1020 14.2%
2023 11.74 899th 1016 11.5%
2024 13.15 900th 1010 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Open Quote The principal takes no responsibility for the performance of the staff. They are not even trying to challenge or enrich the education of the students in that area. Very sad Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Open Quote You had a child stabbed with a pencil an bit by the same child in two different times an nothing is being done. This child is five an the parents should be responsible for is actions. He has also cut another student. When is something going to be done. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 248 234 1 119 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 277 265 0 156 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2007 200 257 2 170 0 n/a n/a 62 691
2008 185 237 0 147 0 n/a n/a 72 641
2009 184 222 0 153 0 n/a n/a 73 632
2010 165 244 0 162 0 n/a n/a 78 649
2011 168 242 1 202 0 0 30 0 643
2012 138 216 2 200 0 0 29 0 585
2013 137 207 4 172 0 0 37 0 557
2014 120 259 3 180 0 0 35 0 597
2015 108 265 4 185 0 0 30 0 592
2016 106 267 3 179 0 0 26 0 581
2017 100 265 2 166 0 0 22 0 555
2018 88 272 3 180 0 0 32 0 575
2019 82 278 1 156 0 0 15 0 532
2020 79 254 2 177 0 0 16 0 528
2021 64 243 3 163 0 0 16 0 489
2022 80 288 1 175 0 0 16 0 560
2023 70 292 2 161 0 0 19 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 602 37.9 15.9 97.3
2006 699 40.8 17.1 84.1
2007 691 n/a n/a 93.8
2008 641 39.4 16.3 97.2
2009 632 37.7 16.8 99.6
2010 649 37.8 17.1 103.7
2011 643 31.9 20.1 89
2012 585 33.0 17.7 89.4
2013 557 25.0 22.2 87.4
2014 597 27.0 22.1 89.1
2015 592 28.0 21.1 89.4
2016 581 24.0 24.2 87.4
2017 555 27.6 20.0 81.4
2018 575 30.3 18.9 80.2
2019 532 24.1 22.0 85.5
2020 528 22.0 24.0 76.9
2021 489 24.0 20.3 87.3
2022 560 38.2 14.6 77.1
2023 544 37.6 14.4 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 602 37.9 15.9 97.3
2006 699 40.8 17.1 84.1
2007 691 n/a n/a 93.8
2008 641 39.4 16.3 97.2
2009 632 37.7 16.8 99.6
2010 649 37.8 17.1 103.7
2011 643 31.9 20.1 89
2012 585 33.0 17.7 89.4
2013 557 25.0 22.2 87.4
2014 597 27.0 22.1 89.1
2015 592 28.0 21.1 89.4
2016 581 24.0 24.2 87.4
2017 555 27.6 20.0 81.4
2018 575 30.3 18.9 80.2
2019 532 24.1 22.0 85.5
2020 528 22.0 24.0 76.9
2021 489 24.0 20.3 87.3
2022 560 38.2 14.6 77.1
2023 544 37.6 14.4 77.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,215 (12.3%) $8,630 (87.7%) $9,844
2020 $1,134 (11.8%) $8,511 (88.2%) $9,645
2021 $1,766 (15.7%) $9,453 (84.3%) $11,220
2022 $2,434 (19.1%) $10,315 (80.9%) $12,749

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank O'Bannon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 875th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 899th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)32.58.8
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of Hammond)28.415.1
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)48.810.6
 38.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of Hammond)41.420.9
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)27.617.2
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Hammond)31.315.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)19.723.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Hammond)37.520.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)22.46.3
 16.2%
   4th Grade Science (School City of Hammond)24.710.7
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)32.218.9
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Hammond)34.517.8
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)24.110.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (School City of Hammond)30.116.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Frank O'Bannon Elementary School)20.717.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of Hammond)28.816.6
 12.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students532544
 2.3%
African American278292
 5%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic156161
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8270
 14.6%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.5%77.9%
 7.6%


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Students who attend Frank O'Bannon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles N Scott Middle School
High : Morton Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Frank O'Bannon Elementary School.

Frank O'Bannon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Frank O'Bannon Elementary School are 54% African American, 30% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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