Very Good
#522 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Vincennes Community School Corp · Vincennes, IN
A Vincennes Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2600 Wabash Avenue, Vincennes, IN 47591
- Math 54% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch score 47% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vincennes), 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
$57,862
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$794/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Whitcomb Riley Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Francis Vigo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Tecumseh-harrison Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 394 | 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.
Vincennes Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is listed in Vincennes Community School Corp; 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 Vincennes, IN, part of Vincennes Community School Corp, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is 14.5:1. 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 #522 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 7.5 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% 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?
39.1% 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (812) 882-8176
- Area population (ZIP 47591)
- 25,191
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 47591; 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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