Enrollment
325
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530927001556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Two or More (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students) and Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Elementary.
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 compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 50% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 46.5%
Two or More 24.0%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Benjamin Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vancouver School District, which includes Benjamin Franklin Elementary.
$17,087
Per student
-12%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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?
22.6% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. 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 Vancouver School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.
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