South Knox Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Should you attend South Knox Elementary School or Benjamin Franklin Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-6, South Knox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
653 students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#341 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
62
Grade 1 Students
96
63
Grade 2 Students
98
70
Grade 3 Students
91
83
Grade 4 Students
93
62
Grade 5 Students
101
73
Grade 6 Students
89
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%