About

Benjamin Franklin Elementary’s mission, in tandem with community partners, parents, and guardians, is to support all children to reach for academic excellence, as well as emotional and behavioral achievement in a caring, supportive environment to prepare them for lifelong success.  

Demographics

Student Population

• Student population at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), two or more races (15.1%), African American (12.8%). … Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch.

Our History

Abraham Lincoln School

From 1921 until 1959 our building was named Abraham Lincoln School and was attended only by African American children. In 1959, the building was closed.

James Whitcomb Riley School

Due to McKeen School being closed, Abraham Lincoln School was remodeled and re-opened on February 12, 1960.  Our building would be called James Whitcomb Riley school. The children, from redistricting and consolidating, would attend this school.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

August 1960, the School Board decided to rename our school to its current name, Benjamin Franklin Elementary. In the spring of 2003, the school began breaking ground to build our brand-new building.  The building was finished in 2004. 

Title I

As a Schoolwide Title I school, all students have access to the additional resources and support provided through the federally funded Title I program.

Title I funding enhances classroom instruction by providing supplemental instructional resources and services that are closely aligned with our core curriculum. Our goal is to ensure high levels of learning for every student while providing additional support for students who need it most to meet Indiana’s academic standards.

Our four Title I teachers serve as instructional coaches, partnering with classroom teachers through instructional cycles to strengthen teaching and learning. They support the implementation of effective instructional practices, analyze student data, and collaborate with teachers to improve student outcomes. In addition, our Title I teachers provide targeted small-group interventions to help students build essential skills and achieve academic success.

Through our Schoolwide Title I program, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.