2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hammond, IN vs West Lafayette, IN

Change Cities
Highlights
- West Lafayette spends 1.4% more per student than Hammond.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.9% lower in West Lafayette than in Hammond. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Lafayette had 16.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hammond
 Hammond, INWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,232$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,102$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6234573
 Students per Counselor674  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock14.5%1.5%
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

   |    Reply

Over 17 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

   |    Reply

Over 19 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hammond

Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of West Lafayette


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.