- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Ms held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 420423001027 · Levittown, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 14.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman Shs (1,626 students)
Benjamin Franklin Ms held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman Shs
Truman Shs
1,626 students
- Keystone El Sc
Keystone El Sch
988 students
- Brookwood El S
Brookwood El Sch
975 students
- Mill Creek El
Mill Creek El Sch
974 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Ms
754 students
- Neil a Armstro
Neil a Armstrong Ms
668 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Ms reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Ms compares
Benjamin Franklin Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Bristol Township Sd reports $18,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.