- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
Federal NCES profile for Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602238
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #166 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks #166 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360008602238 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 15:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
495 students
What this shows Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin compares
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the New York average of 56.2%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
African American 41.1%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin
How many students attend Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
95.9% of students at Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
The largest demographic group at Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks #166 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.