Enrollment
441
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181209001894
Benjamin Franklin Elem School — Terre Haute, IN
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Benjamin Franklin Elem School reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 83% above the Indiana average and 75% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 441 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.5% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 83% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 83% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 48% in Indiana — larger than 52% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.5% +83% vs state
NCES ID 181209001894
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Two or More 17.2%
African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 441:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.6%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 43
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
$13,631
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Terre Haute
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Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
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440 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
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408 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Farrington Grove Elementary School
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380 students 13:1 students per teacher
Ouabache Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 16:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has 441 students enrolled. It is a other school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
90.5% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is White at 58.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.