Needham Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Franklin, Indiana 46131 · Franklin Community School Corp
#539 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#23622 of 50,301 nationally
About Needham Elementary School
Needham Elementary School is a public elementary located in Franklin, in the Franklin Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 539th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 347.
There are 8 schools in Franklin; Needham Elementary School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Needham Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Needham Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Webb Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
319 students · 245 m away
Northwood Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students · 2.4 km away
Franklin Community Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
726 students · 2.4 km away
Custer Baker Intermediate School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 5–6
734 students · 4.2 km away
Creekside Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
517 students · 4.7 km away
Franklin Community High School
Franklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,531 students · 5.2 km away
Whiteland Elementary School
Whiteland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 8.1 km away
Whiteland Community High School
Whiteland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,144 students · 8.1 km away
Clark Pleasant Middle School
Greenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,690 students · 8.5 km away
Break-O-Day Elementary School
New Whiteland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Rockville Elementary School
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Jackson Elementary School
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348 students
Wayne Center Elem School
Kendallville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Charity Dye School 27 Center for Inquiry
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
George M Riddle Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Needham Elementary School a good school?
Needham Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #539 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Needham Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Needham Elementary School ranks #539 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #23622 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School had 347 students in 2025.
Is Needham Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Needham Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Needham Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Needham Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.