- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550906001061 · Menomonee Falls, WI Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 13.2:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Menomonee Falls High (1,261 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Menomonee Fall
Menomonee Falls High
1,261 students
- North Middle
North Middle
804 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
526 students
- Shady Lane Ele 461
Shady Lane Elementary
461 students
- Riverside Elem 455
Riverside Elementary
455 students
- Valley View El 369
Valley View Elementary
369 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Menomonee Falls School District reports $12,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~526 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.