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#1769 of 1,823 schools in IN
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln, Terre Haute, IN 47807
- Math 9% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elem School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$24,389
Median home value
$58,400
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
26.5%
Poverty rate
46.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deming Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Davis Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Small World Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| St Patricks Cathloic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #25 of 26
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,769 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elem School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Elem School rank in IN?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #1,769 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Benjamin Franklin Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
96.3% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4441
- Area population (ZIP 47807)
- 13,028
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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