- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220117001938Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #20 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science ranks #20 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Orleans Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220117001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 57.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 220117001938 · New Orleans, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
739 enr · 17.2:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 57.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
739 students
- Mary Bethune E
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
659 students
- Elan Academy C
Elan Academy Charter School
436 students
- Travis Hill Sc 117
Travis Hill School
117 students
- The Delores Ta 77
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
77 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 34% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$39,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 + 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orleans Parish reports $39,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elan Academy Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis Hill School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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Bricolage Academy
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Kipp Morial
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New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Standard public school
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Audubon Charter School
Standard public school
937 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~739 students)
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 public school in New Orleans, LA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science ranks #20 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Orleans on the city page.
What other schools are in Orleans Parish?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science, Orleans Parish also operates Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students), Elan Academy Charter School (436 students), and Travis Hill School (117 students). See the Orleans Parish district page for the complete list.