Enrollment
338
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel Park, PA
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420351009977
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethel Park · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, PA.
School address
District: Bethel Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420351009977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Benjamin Franklin El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bethel Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms (597 students): Benjamin Franklin El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 11.9:1).
Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students) and Independence Ms (602 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin El 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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch compares
Benjamin Franklin El 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Benjamin Franklin El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel Park Sd, which includes Benjamin Franklin El Sch.
$20,721
Per student
+15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 26.4%
Federal 4.1%
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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
Standard public school
597 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
George Washington El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
William Penn El Sch
Standard public school
212 students 14.1:1 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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin El Sch
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin El Sch?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin El Sch?
18.3% of students at Benjamin Franklin El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin El Sch is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin El Sch?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bethel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin El Sch a good school?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Bethel Park Sd?
Besides Benjamin Franklin El Sch, Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students), Independence Ms (602 students), and Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms (597 students). See the Bethel Park Sd district page for the complete list.
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