How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Edwin A Lee Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 709 | 204 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | Edwin A Lee Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,858 | $24,858 |
| District | Springfield SD 186 | Springfield SD 186 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Edwin A Lee Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.5% | 28.9% |
| African American | 40.7% | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.3% | 13.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Edwin A Lee Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.1% | 86.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.