Enrollment
739
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+2% 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
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana, enrolling 739 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.7% of students qualify for free meals, 34% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 739 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Orleans Parish spends $45,736 per pupil, 179% above the Louisiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among New Orleans's public schools, it stands alongside The Willow School (2,225 students): Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 20.6:1).
Orleans Parish also operates Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students) and Elan Academy Charter School (436 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science.
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 Elem. Math and Science compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$45,736
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orleans Parish, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science.
$45,736
Per student
+179%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+176%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
Similar other schools in New Orleans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Willow School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Jeff Community School
Standard public school
1,442 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Bricolage Academy
Standard public school
965 students
Kipp Morial
Standard public school
951 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Standard public school
945 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Audubon Charter School
Standard public school
937 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~739 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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 public 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 17.2:1, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science a good school?
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. 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 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.
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