- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilbert, AZ
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040006501600Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 598
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040006501600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 040006501600 · Gilbert, AZ Elementary · MID · CHARTER
598 enr · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin High School (1,324 students)
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin High School
1,324 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
834 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
598 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
565 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert compares
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 598 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
29.3%
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
$7,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) reports $7,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School ? Gilbert
Standard public school
960 students
Bridges Elementary School
Standard public school
770 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Chaparral Elementary School
Standard public school
734 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6
Standard public school
556 students
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)
Standard public school
403 students
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Standard public school
396 students
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.
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert rank among elementary schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) also operates Benjamin Franklin High School (1,324 students), Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon (834 students), and Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power (565 students). See the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) district page for the complete list.