Very Good
#461 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 25% in state
Needham Elementary School
Elementary School · Franklin Community School Corp · Franklin, IN
A Franklin Community School Corp elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd, Franklin, IN 46131
- Math 48% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Needham Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Needham Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$81,914
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46131; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Northwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Kid City AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| St Rose of Lima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 135 | 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.
Franklin Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Needham Elementary School is listed in Franklin Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Needham Elementary School
Needham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, IN, part of Franklin Community School Corp, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Needham Elementary School
What grades does Needham Elementary School serve?
Needham Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Needham Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Needham Elementary School rank in IN?
Needham Elementary School ranks #461 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Needham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Needham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Needham Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Needham Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Needham Elementary School a charter school?
No, Needham Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Needham Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Needham Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Needham Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Needham Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (317) 738-5780
- Area population (ZIP 46131)
- 35,502
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 46131; 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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