- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stevens Point, WI
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551449001868
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Junior High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Junior High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Junior High held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 551449001868 · Stevens Point, WI Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 12.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Benjamin Franklin Junior High held near 812 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- Washington Ele 443
Washington Elementary
443 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Junior High reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Junior High compares
Benjamin Franklin Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$13,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Benjamin Franklin Junior High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
P J Jacobs Junior High
Standard public school
709 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Point 4 the Future
Standard public school
406 students
Point of Discovery School
Standard public school
93 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Preschool Options
Special-education school
34 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Juvenile Detention
Alternative education program
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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 public school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 812 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 41/100 (typical 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 Junior High rank among schools in Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Stevens Point, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Junior High, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students), and Roosevelt Elementary (522 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.