- Enrollment
- 4,353
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corona, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060985008262
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 24
- elementary schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA.
School address
District: Corona-Norco Unified · California
NCES ID 060985008262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 060985008262 · Corona, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 24.9:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,353 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
3,577 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
2,712 students
- Corona High
Corona High
2,307 students
- Norco High
Norco High
2,032 students
- This school 673
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
673 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$15,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 32.1%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Benjamin Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corona-Norco Unified reports $15,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norco High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,577
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Corona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Academy
Standard public school
1,024 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Bernice Jameson Todd Elementary
Standard public school
1,018 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
970 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Home Gardens Academy
Standard public school
961 students 24:1 students per teacher
Garretson Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Temescal Valley Elementary
Standard public school
832 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
42.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Corona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 24 elementary schools in Corona, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in Corona-Norco Unified?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Corona-Norco Unified also operates Eleanor Roosevelt High (4,353 students), Santiago High (3,577 students), and Centennial High (2,712 students). See the Corona-Norco Unified district page for the complete list.