Enrollment
754
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Levittown, PA
Benjamin Franklin Ms
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420423001027
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Levittown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Ms ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Levittown, PA.
School address
District: Bristol Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420423001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Ms
Benjamin Franklin Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Levittown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 272 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 754 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bristol Township Sd also operates Truman Shs (1,626 students) and Keystone El Sch (988 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Ms compares
Benjamin Franklin Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 248 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Benjamin Franklin Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Township Sd, which includes Benjamin Franklin Ms.
$18,875
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.3%
Federal 10.5%
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.
How Benjamin Franklin Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keystone El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil a Armstrong Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Ms
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Ms?
Benjamin Franklin Ms has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Levittown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Ms is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Ms?
100.0% of students at Benjamin Franklin Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Ms?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Ms is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Levittown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Ms?
Benjamin Franklin Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Ms rank among public schools in Levittown?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Ms ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Levittown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Levittown on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin Ms a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bristol Township Sd?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Ms, Bristol Township Sd also operates Truman Shs (1,626 students), Keystone El Sch (988 students), and Brookwood El Sch (975 students). See the Bristol Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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