Enrollment
441
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terre Haute, IN
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181209001894
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 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
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Two or More (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Terre Haute's public schools, it stands alongside Lost Creek Elementary School (672 students): Benjamin Franklin Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students) and Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 83% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Terre Haute
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Terre Town Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Standard public school
440 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Ouabache Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
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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 public 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 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Elem School rank among schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #13 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elem School, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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