Enrollment
739
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 220117001938 Charter school
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science — New Orleans, LA
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
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
District: Orleans Parish · Louisiana
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.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.6:1 Louisiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science reports 739 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Louisiana state mean of 18.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Louisiana average and 62% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orleans Parish spends $65,041 per pupil district-wide, above the Louisiana average of $17,870 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.2% from local sources (property taxes), 33.8% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Elem. Math and Science compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Louisiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 85% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Louisiana — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$65,041
per pupil, district-wide
— above Louisiana avg of $17,870
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 739 Top 85% in Louisiana — larger than 15% of 1,330 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.7% +34% vs state
NCES ID 220117001938
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 94
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orleans Parish, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science.
$65,041
Per student
+264%
vs Louisiana
Avg $17,870
+234%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 33.8%
Federal 5.0%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 151:1
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 2.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has 739 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Orleans, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is 17.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 18.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?
83.7% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is African American at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Orleans, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 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.