Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves the northern part of Terre Haute, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 441 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
“Soaring Above All Others.”
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.61, which is more 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
#1566 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
58%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
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 #1566 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deming Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
441 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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