Enrollment
757
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 551449001868
Benjamin Franklin Junior High — Stevens Point, WI
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Benjamin Franklin Junior High reports 757 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the Wisconsin average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 757 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stevens Point Area Public School District spends $18,561 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.3% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Junior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,561
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 757 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 757 Top 91% in Wisconsin — larger than 9% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.3% -24% vs state
NCES ID 551449001868
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 757:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.7%
In-school suspensions 42
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevens Point Area Public School District, which includes Benjamin Franklin Junior High.
$18,561
Per student
0%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 47.3%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Preschool Options
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Juvenile Detention
Alternative education program
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Junior High
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High has 757 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is 13.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
29.3% of students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is White at 70.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.