How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Queen Creek, AZ | Queen Creek, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 834 | 908 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 3.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $7,178 | $9,137 |
| District | Benjamin Franklin Charter School | Queen Creek Unified District (4245) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 71.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 365:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.7% | 26.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.