Enrollment
565
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040006502685 Charter school
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power — Gilbert, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power reports 565 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) spends $9,290 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.2% from local sources (property taxes), 88.5% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 565 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,290
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 565 Top 68% in Arizona — larger than 32% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040006502685
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), which includes Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power.
$9,290
Per student
-38%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 88.5%
Federal 7.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar elementary schools in Gilbert
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has 565 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power is White at 68.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gilbert, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.