- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Chicago, IN
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180288000364
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in East Chicago · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN.
School address
District: School City of East Chicago · Indiana
NCES ID 180288000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 180288000364 · East Chicago, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.1:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students)
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Chicago C
East Chicago Central High School
1,052 students
- William Mckinl
William Mckinley Elementary School
509 students
- Joseph Block M
Joseph Block Middle School
436 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary Sch
433 students
- This school 400
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
400 students
- Abraham Lincol 282
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch compares
Benjamin Harrison 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$16,716
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.3%
African American 27.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of East Chicago reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph Block Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in East Chicago
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Lighthouse
Standard public school
495 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elementary Sch
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Standard public school
424 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
282 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Chicago, IN. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Harrison Elementary Sch?
81.1% of students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in East Chicago, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in East Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in East Chicago, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of East Chicago?
Besides Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch, School City of East Chicago also operates East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students), William Mckinley Elementary School (509 students), and Joseph Block Middle School (436 students). See the School City of East Chicago district page for the complete list.