Enrollment
308
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, WI
Ben Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550483000519
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin, WI.
School address
District: Franklin Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550483000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben Franklin Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben Franklin Elementary
Ben Franklin Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Wisconsin, enrolling 308 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Wisconsin average.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Country Dale Elementary (437 students): Ben Franklin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.6:1).
Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students) and Forest Park Middle (1,056 students) alongside Ben Franklin Elementary.
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 compares
Ben Franklin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Ben Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Public School District, which includes Ben Franklin Elementary.
$13,010
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Dale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Country Dale Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Robinwood Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Southwood Glen Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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?
14.8% of students at Ben Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Elementary is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Franklin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Ben Franklin Elementary a good school?
Ben Franklin Elementary earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Franklin Public School District?
Besides Ben Franklin Elementary, Franklin Public School District also operates Franklin High (1,605 students), Forest Park Middle (1,056 students), and Country Dale Elementary (437 students). See the Franklin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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