How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin School | John Barry School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meriden, CT | Meriden, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 357 | 418 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.6% | 79.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin School | John Barry School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,611 | $19,611 |
| District | Meriden School District | Meriden School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin School | John Barry School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.6% | 9.6% |
| African American | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.3% | 69.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin School | John Barry School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 3 |
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.