- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elem School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 171680001982 · Glen Ellyn, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elem School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hadley Junior
Hadley Junior High School
1,143 students
- Churchill Elem
Churchill Elem School
618 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
581 students
- Forest Glen El
Forest Glen Elem School
581 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
559 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elem School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elem School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,895
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Glen Ellyn Sd 41 reports $18,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~581 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.