Enrollment
526
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Menomonee Falls, WI
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550906001061
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Menomonee Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI.
School address
District: Menomonee Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550906001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, enrolling 526 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Menomonee Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Shady Lane Elementary (461 students): Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students) and North Middle (804 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center.
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 Elementary and Early Learning Center compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 74% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 66.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 6.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Menomonee Falls School District, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center.
$13,411
Per student
-10%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 Elementary and Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee Falls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Menomonee Falls
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Menomonee Falls, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
10.1% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center rank among schools in Menomonee Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Menomonee Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Menomonee Falls on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin 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 Menomonee Falls School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center, Menomonee Falls School District also operates Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students), North Middle (804 students), and Shady Lane Elementary (461 students). See the Menomonee Falls School District district page for the complete list.
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