Enrollment
265
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+126% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben Franklin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben Franklin Elementary School
Ben Franklin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newark, Ohio, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.4% of students qualify for free meals, 126% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Licking Valley Elementary School (913 students): Ben Franklin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.6:1).
Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students) and Legend Elementary (475 students) alongside Ben Franklin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ben Franklin Elementary School compares
Ben Franklin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark City, which includes Ben Franklin Elementary School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ben Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Ben Franklin Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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