BENJAMIN HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School City of East Chicago school district, located in East Chicago, IN with about 521 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is a public school located in the industrial city of East Chicago, Indiana, serving students within the School City of East Chicago district. Situated on Magoun Avenue, the school operates as a core educational fixture for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding neighborhood. As part of a district serving a predominantly urban population, the school is tasked with addressing the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to state curriculum standards.

The school environment typically emphasizes essential skill development in literacy, mathematics, and science, aimed at preparing young learners for secondary education. Like many schools in the region, Benjamin Harrison Elementary often works to balance academic rigor with social-emotional support, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities present in the East Chicago community. The school remains an integral part of the local infrastructure, striving to foster a collaborative learning space for its students and families.

For more information, contact Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch at (219) 391-4192 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.