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#1695 of 1,823 schools in IN
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Elementary School · School City of Hammond · Whiting, IN
A School City of Hammond elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 116th St, Whiting, IN 46394
- Math 12% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whiting), 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
$66,386
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46394; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Annunciata SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Washington G Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School City of Hammond
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is listed in School City of Hammond; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Whiting, IN, part of School City of Hammond, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,695 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch ranks #1,695 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
53.9% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (219) 659-1241
- Area population (ZIP 46394)
- 12,141
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 46394; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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