How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 709 | 549 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,525 | $20,525 |
| District | Springfield Sd 186 | Springfield Sd 186 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5% | 28.8% |
| African American | 40.7% | 45.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.3% | 17.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
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 Editorial.