At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in East Chicago. It is one of 7 current school records connected to School City of East Chicago. NCES reports 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (70.3%) and Black (27.8%). English learners represent 36.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic70.3%
- Black27.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of East Chicago
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
433 reported students
William McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
509 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
282 reported students
Joseph Block Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
436 reported students
Carrie Gosch PK Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
113 reported students
East Chicago Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,052 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McKinley Elementary School Elementary · School City of East Chicago | KG–06 | 509 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 754 | 1.3 mi |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy Elementary · Charter · East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy | KG–08 | 424 | 1.5 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 565 | 1.7 mi |
| East Chicago Lighthouse Elementary · Charter · East Chicago Lighthouse Charter | KG–08 | 495 | 2 mi |
| George Washington Elementary Sch Elementary · School City of East Chicago | KG–06 | 433 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch serve?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School City of East Chicago.
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch reported 400 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 400 students and 29.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of East Chicago attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch in?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is part of School City of East Chicago, based in East Chicago, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William McKinley Elementary School (0.5 mi), Washington Irving Elementary Sch (1.3 mi), East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.