- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530927001556 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school 325
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
325 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,507
- 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
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 26.
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, 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 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.
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.