What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch serve?

As a Primary school, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch serves students in Whiting, IN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch located?

You can find Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch in Whiting, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?

At Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch, there are approximately 12.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Whiting, IN?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is among the schools serving Whiting, IN. The school is part of the local school system.

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Primary|Whiting, Indiana|School City of Hammond

Whiting, IN 46394

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

258

Student:Teacher

12.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

School City of Hammond

Econ. Disadvantaged

53.9%

Phone

(219)659-1241

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

10-14%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

27 students enrolled

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

270

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,879

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,604

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,980

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 54%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

10.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,499

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,379

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

334 (24%)

Autism

247 (18%)

Speech/Language Impairment

213 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

200 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

163 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

60 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch

Enrollment at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch stands at 258 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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