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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2008)

600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
397 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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