Enrollment
502
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben Franklin Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben Franklin Sch
Ben Franklin Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Uniontown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hatfield El Sch (342 students): Ben Franklin Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Uniontown Area Sd also operates Uniontown Area Shs (716 students) and Menallen Sch (318 students) alongside Ben Franklin Sch.
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 Sch compares
Ben Franklin Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uniontown Area Sd, which includes Ben Franklin Sch.
$17,055
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 49.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ben Franklin Sch a good school?
Ben Franklin Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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