Serving 719 students in grades 5-7,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)57%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
14%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
719 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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