General Info

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School provides a range of educational programs to more than 340 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes reading, writing, science, math, English, music, social studies, computer technology, physical education and language arts. The school provides special education programs for gifted and talented students. It maintains a library media center that stocks books, periodicals and newspapers, as well as provides links to search engines. The school additionally operates a parent-teacher association that encourages parental involvement in children s education. It also offers breakfast and lunch programs. The school s staff includes custodians, nurses, classroom aides and speech therapists. It is a part of the School City of Hammond, which is a school district that governs various elementary, middle and high schools. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is located in Whiting, Ind.