- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kennewick, WA
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Federal NCES profile for Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530393002546
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393002546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530393002546 · Kennewick, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 8.5:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school 34
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
34 students
What this shows Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center compares
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 56% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Washington - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 38.2%
African American 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Kennewick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center
How many students attend Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center is 8.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 46% lower 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 Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
70.4% of students at Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
The largest demographic group at Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center?
Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center rank among schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Benton/Franklin Juvenile Justice Center, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.