Enrollment
581
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Ellyn, IL
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171680001982
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 581
- students enrolled
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
District: Glen Ellyn Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 171680001982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Benjamin Franklin Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Glen Ellyn's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School (559 students): Benjamin Franklin Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students) and Churchill Elem School (618 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
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 School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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 + 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Benjamin Franklin Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Ellyn Sd 41, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elem School.
$18,481
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Glen Ellyn
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elem School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elem School?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Elem School rank among elementary schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glen Ellyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glen Ellyn on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elem School a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Glen Ellyn Sd 41?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elem School, Glen Ellyn Sd 41 also operates Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students), Churchill Elem School (618 students), and Forest Glen Elem School (581 students). See the Glen Ellyn Sd 41 district page for the complete list.
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