- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fargo, ND
Ben Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ben Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380678000193
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Fargo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fargo, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ben Franklin Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 380678000193 · Fargo, ND Middle · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students)
Ben Franklin Middle School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.8 → 71.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fargo Davies H
Fargo Davies High School
1,277 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,110 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
992 students
- South High Sch
South High School
898 students
- This school
Ben Franklin Middle School
873 students
- Carl Ben Eiels
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
677 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Middle School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Middle School compares
Ben Franklin Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 16% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 71% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$17,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Ben Franklin Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fargo 1 reports $17,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Franklin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Davies High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Franklin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Fargo
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~873 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Ben Franklin Middle School?
Ben Franklin Middle School has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fargo, ND. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Franklin Middle School?
23.8% of students at Ben Franklin Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Middle School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Fargo, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Middle School?
Ben Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fargo on the city page.
What other schools are in Fargo 1?
Besides Ben Franklin Middle School, Fargo 1 also operates Fargo Davies High School (1,277 students), North High School (1,110 students), and Discovery Middle School (992 students). See the Fargo 1 district page for the complete list.