Serving 719 students in grades 5-7, 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 was 66% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
719 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)57%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
15%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
719 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 5-7
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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