Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#231 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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64%
36%
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54%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
91%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Vigo Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School, Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
500 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Vincennes Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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