How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Nathan Hale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whiting, IN | Whiting, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 283 | 396 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.5% | 56.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Nathan Hale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,879 | $11,523 |
| District | School City of Hammond | School City of Whiting |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Nathan Hale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | - | 15.2% |
| African American | - | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | - | 79.5% |
| Asian | - | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | - | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | - | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | - | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Nathan Hale Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 270:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.5% | 31.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.