Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch

Elementary No virtual instruction East Chicago, IN Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ B (73.4)
  • 400 Students
  • 29.3 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)391-4192 Phone
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Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
East Chicago, IN 46312
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ B (73.4)
400
Students
29.3
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(219)391-4192
Phone

Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is a public Elementary school located in East Chicago, INDIANA, operated by the School City of East Chicago school district. It serves grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 400 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
400.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 10% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.64:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
74.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 44% worse
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
NCESSCH ID
180288000364
State School ID
IN-4670-3941
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4411 Magoun
City
East Chicago
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46312
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18002
State Leg. Lower
18002
Latitude
41.6336
Longitude
-87.4818
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
400
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.3
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 296 74%
Not Applicable 235 58.8%
District Info
District Name
School City of East Chicago
LEAID
1802880
State LEA ID
IN-4670
Phone
(219)391-4100
Website
http://www.scec.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
East Chicago
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,959K
Federal Revenue
$11,121K
State Revenue
$35,892K
Local Revenue
$12,946K
Total Expenditure
$58,728K
Instruction Exp.
$28,516K
Support Services
$24,606K
Other Current Exp.
$2,842K
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2
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3
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch?
400 students are enrolled at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch have?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch has 29.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch serve?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch serves grades KG through 06.
Is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch a charter school?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch located in?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch belong to?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch is part of the School City of East Chicago school district.
How much does School City of East Chicago spend per student?
The School City of East Chicago district spends approximately $146,820,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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