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Benjamin Franklin Elem School

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Terre Haute, IN · NCES 181209001894

At a glance

Reported students

441

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana elementary enrollment

52nd percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

404.5

Benjamin Franklin Elem School: 441 reported students.

State peer staffing position

31st percentile

13.8:1 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
389
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Elem School

Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 441 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 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 White (58.3%) and multiracial (17.2%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Benjamin Franklin Elem School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.4%
Students with disabilities
21.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
95.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
0.33
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White58.3%
  • Hispanic8.4%
  • Black15.2%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial17.2%

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

Not reported as 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.

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Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Deming Early Learning Center

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–033060.6 mi
Davis Park Elementary School

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–053250.8 mi
Ouabache Elementary School

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–053661.6 mi
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–054401.7 mi
Farrington Grove Elementary School

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–053802.3 mi
Sugar Grove Elementary School

Elementary · Vigo County School Corp

PK–053602.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elem School serve?

Benjamin Franklin Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vigo County School Corp.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?

Benjamin Franklin Elem School reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 441 students and 32.03 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 Franklin Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Benjamin Franklin Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

95.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Elem School in?

Benjamin Franklin Elem School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deming Early Learning Center (0.6 mi), Davis Park Elementary School (0.8 mi), Ouabache Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.