- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001928
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 061524001928 · Glendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 24.3:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary grew from 594 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 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
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 608
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
608 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 69% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the California average of 55.5%
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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$16,709
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 + 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 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Benjamin Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | 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
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Keppel Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
R. D. White Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 26:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
17.2% 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 White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, 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 Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.