- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambria Heights, NY
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010106508
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Cambria Heights · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambria Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360010106508 · Cambria Heights, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 12.9:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 373
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
373 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech compares
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
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.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide high 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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambria Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
75.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Cambria Heights, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech?
Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech rank among high schools in Cambria Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Cambria Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cambria Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Hs-Fin Info Tech, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.