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Hammond, IN vs Elkhart, IN

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Highlights
- Elkhart spends 4.0% more per student than Hammond.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Elkhart than in Hammond. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Elkhart had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hammond

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 Hammond, INElkhart, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,054$13,581$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,391$10,846$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,605$6,252$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.9915.2416.23
 Students per Librarian4355754573
 Students per Counselor674437530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%7.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%12.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.5%80.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%21.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.3%6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%15.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.4%3.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.2%0.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 12 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 12 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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ZIPS IN HAMMOND, INDIANA
46324 46323 46320 46327
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