Serving 413 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves the southeast part of Vincennes, IN, covering an area of approximately 12.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2007)
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
15%
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Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 1991, 1992, 2003, 2006 and 2021)
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #341 out of 1,743 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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
413 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 Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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