- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Uniontown, PA
Ben Franklin Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ben Franklin Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422415002182
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Uniontown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Sch ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA.
School address
District: Uniontown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422415002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Ben Franklin Sch shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 422415002182 · Uniontown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.7:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniontown Area Shs (716 students)
Ben Franklin Sch shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniontown Area
Uniontown Area Shs
716 students
- This school
Ben Franklin Sch
502 students
- Menallen Sch
Menallen Sch
318 students
- Lafayette El S 283
Lafayette El Sch
283 students
- A J Mcmullen S 164
A J Mcmullen Sch
164 students
- Lafayette Ms 150
Lafayette Ms
150 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Sch reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Sch compares
Ben Franklin Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$18,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Ben Franklin Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uniontown Area Sd reports $18,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Franklin Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menallen Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Mcmullen Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Franklin Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Uniontown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hatfield El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Menallen Sch
Standard public school
318 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson El Sch
Standard public school
308 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Marshall El Sch
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
283 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Clark El Sch
Standard public school
282 students 11.8:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Sch
How many students attend Ben Franklin Sch?
Ben Franklin Sch has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Uniontown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Franklin Sch?
89.7% of students at Ben Franklin Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Franklin Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Sch is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Uniontown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Sch?
Ben Franklin Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sch rank among elementary schools in Uniontown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Sch ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Uniontown on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniontown Area Sd?
Besides Ben Franklin Sch, Uniontown Area Sd also operates Uniontown Area Shs (716 students), Menallen Sch (318 students), and Lafayette El Sch (283 students). See the Uniontown Area Sd district page for the complete list.