Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Harrison 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 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Harrison Elementary School serves the west part of East Chicago, IN, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive for families living within this zone, which extends up to 2 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Moving with Intention & Executing with Purpose!
School Rankings
Benjamin Harrison 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 Harrison Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#1576 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is ranked #1576 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Mckinley Elementary School, Carrie Gosch Pk Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
400 students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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