- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meriden, CT
Benjamin Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090240000439
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090240000439 · Meriden, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.2:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Benjamin Franklin School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- Orville H. Pla
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- This school 357
Benjamin Franklin School
357 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin School compares
Benjamin Franklin School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 26.6%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Benjamin Franklin School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orville H. Platt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Meriden
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Roger Sherman School
Standard public school
457 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Hanover School
Standard public school
456 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
John Barry School
Standard public school
418 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas Hooker School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin School?
Benjamin Franklin School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin School?
62.4% of students at Benjamin Franklin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin School?
Benjamin Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin School rank among schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Orville H. Platt High School (1,191 students), and Edison Middle School (773 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.