- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444501376
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ben Franklin Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390444501376 · Newark, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Ben Franklin Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 265
Ben Franklin Elementary School
265 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Elementary School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Elementary School compares
Ben Franklin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 126% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 126% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Ben Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legend Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Ben Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Franklin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Ben Franklin Elementary School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.