- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Forks, ND
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380813000252
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND.
School address
District: Grand Forks 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380813000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ben Franklin Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 380813000252 · Grand Forks, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.7:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Red River High School (1,190 students)
Ben Franklin Elementary School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red River High
Red River High School
1,190 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,115 students
- Schroeder Midd
Schroeder Middle School
569 students
- Discovery Elem
Discovery Elementary School
567 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
549 students
- This school 367
Ben Franklin Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Elementary School compares
Ben Franklin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 15% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Ben Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Grand Forks 1 reports $15,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schroeder Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Grand Forks
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Agassiz Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Viking Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Forks, ND. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary School?
24.1% of students at Ben Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Elementary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Grand Forks, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Franklin Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Grand Forks, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Forks on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Forks 1?
Besides Ben Franklin Elementary School, Grand Forks 1 also operates Red River High School (1,190 students), Central High School (1,115 students), and Schroeder Middle School (569 students). See the Grand Forks 1 district page for the complete list.