Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
20 teachers
Showing 1997–2006. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
98%
14%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
62%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
397 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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