- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Miami, FL
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000423
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center ranks #4 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 120039000423 · North Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 17.1:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center grew from 510 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 548
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
548 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center compares
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Florida - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center?
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center is 17.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% higher 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 K-8 Center?
72.9% of students at Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center?
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 K-8 Center rank among schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center ranks #4 of 6 schools in North Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.