Serving 389 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
11%
13%
White
64%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 #1448 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
389 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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
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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