- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiting, IN
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180432000731
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whiting · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hammond · Indiana
NCES ID 180432000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180432000731 · Whiting, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hammond Central High School (1,814 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hammond Centra
Hammond Central High School
1,814 students
- Morton Senior
Morton Senior High School
1,446 students
- Warren G Hardi
Warren G Harding Elementary School
755 students
- Washington Irv
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
754 students
- Thomas a Ediso 705
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
705 students
- This school 283
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
283 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$14,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hammond reports $14,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Whiting
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiting, IN. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Elementary Sch?
66.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Whiting?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in School City of Hammond?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch, School City of Hammond also operates Hammond Central High School (1,814 students), Morton Senior High School (1,446 students), and Warren G Harding Elementary School (755 students). See the School City of Hammond district page for the complete list.