Benjamin Franklin Elem School

1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located on Dr. Iverson C. Bell Lane in Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Vigo County School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of community and civic responsibility consistent with its namesake.

Beyond the classroom, Benjamin Franklin Elementary typically engages with the surrounding Terre Haute neighborhood through various school activities and community initiatives. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes a partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to support student growth. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, supported by a staff dedicated to the educational success and well-being of their diverse student body.

443

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	32
Black	47
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
292 (65.9 %)
Two or More
69 (15.6 %)
Black
47 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4441
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	47.2%
Male	234	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)