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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Deming Early Learning Center

Should you attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School or Deming Early Learning Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Deming Early Learning Center
1750 8th Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Deming Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 409 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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deming Early Learning Center 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-3
Total Students
409 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deming Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deming Early Learning Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deming Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deming Early Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1566 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
15-19%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deming Early Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deming Early Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Deming Early Learning Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
275
Kindergarten Students
88
59
Grade 1 Students
74
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Grade 2 Students
71
-
Grade 3 Students
63
-
Grade 4 Students
61
-
Grade 5 Students
51
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deming Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deming Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deming Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deming Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deming Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deming Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deming Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deming Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vigo County School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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