- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ben Franklin Elementary shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 550483000519 · Franklin, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (1,605 students)
Ben Franklin Elementary shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
1,605 students
- Forest Park Mi
Forest Park Middle
1,056 students
- Country Dale E 437
Country Dale Elementary
437 students
- Robinwood Elem 437
Robinwood Elementary
437 students
- Pleasant View 422
Pleasant View Elementary
422 students
- This school 308
Ben Franklin Elementary
308 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Elementary compares
Ben Franklin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Franklin Public School District reports $12,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,056
- 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
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 (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.