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Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN 46312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1736 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
67%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benjamin Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is ranked #1736 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Mckinley Elementary School, Carrie Gosch Pk Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
396 students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Harrison Elementary School?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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