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#1682 of 1,823 schools in IN
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary School · School City of East Chicago · East Chicago, IN
A School City of East Chicago elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4411 Magoun, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Math 22% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Harrison 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Chicago), 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
$41,071
Median home value
$92,400
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
44.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Washington Irving Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 430 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School City of East Chicago
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is listed in School City of East Chicago; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in East Chicago, IN, part of School City of East Chicago, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch serve?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch ranks #1,682 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Harrison Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
72.1% of students at Benjamin Harrison 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (219) 391-4192
- Area population (ZIP 46312)
- 26,158
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 46312; 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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