Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1000 116th St,  Whiting, IN
School City Of Hammond
4.0
270 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Regina Grohar
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
66.4%
Black
15.2%
White
13.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 other
3/3/2015
It is ok the gym teacher seems to play favorites. And one of the staff members are sometimes late to cleaning the tables . The art teacher and music teacher are good at there job. So I don't know if I want to go to that school one of the good things is that they have breakfast there. They also need...
5.0 parent
1/6/2015
This is the best middle school around Whiting, the teachers and staff our wonderful and great with the children , I've had 2 graduate from there and 2 more to go, I would recommend this school to any parent who wants the best for there kids!
5.0 parent
2/5/2014
This is a great School from the Principal throughout the entire staff. I am glad four of my children attended there.

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Whiting, IN, in the Whiting neighborhood, and is served by the School City Of Hammond in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 270 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $219,383. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whiting High School, George Washington High School, East Chicago Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Whiting has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.

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