Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is located in Whiting, IN.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has 283 students.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves grades PK, K-6.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1000 116th St, Whiting, IN

School City Of Hammond

270 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Regina Grohar

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
15%

C-

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

15%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 16	Full Time Teachers 16
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

260:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.8%	Female 49.2%
Hispanic 62%	White 17.4%
Black 15.5%	Two or more races 5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 270 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% 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 $233,205. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whiting High School, George Washington High School, Bowen 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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