- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360487000223
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360487000223 · Binghamton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 10.1:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Binghamton High School (1,262 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Binghamton Hig
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- This school 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- Macarthur Scho 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- Woodrow Wilson 355
Woodrow Wilson School
355 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$27,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 School?
73.9% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), West Middle School (542 students), and East Middle School (465 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.