- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, PA
Benjamin Franklin Sch
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421158007501
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Sch ranks #3 of 5 schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Harrisburg City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421158007501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Sch shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 421158007501 · Harrisburg, PA Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students)
Benjamin Franklin Sch shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hs
Harrisburg Hs
1,343 students
- Camp Curtin Ac
Camp Curtin Academy
724 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Sch
678 students
- Melrose Sch 536
Melrose Sch
536 students
- Foose Sch 522
Foose Sch
522 students
- Scott Sch 484
Scott Sch
484 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Sch reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Sch compares
Benjamin Franklin Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$18,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Two or More 5.9%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Benjamin Franklin Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg City Sd reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camp Curtin Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melrose Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foose Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Harrisburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Cs
Standard public school
29,320 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Reach Cyber Cs
Standard public school
5,721 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Foose Sch
Standard public school
522 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Cougar Academy
Standard public school
300 students 9.4:1 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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Sch
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Sch has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Sch?
100.0% of students at Benjamin Franklin Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Sch?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Sch is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Sch rank among schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Sch ranks #3 of 5 schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg City Sd?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Sch, Harrisburg City Sd also operates Harrisburg Hs (1,343 students), Camp Curtin Academy (724 students), and Melrose Sch (536 students). See the Harrisburg City Sd district page for the complete list.