Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin

450 St Paul's Pl
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 31%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin's student population of 512 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
(18-19)
31%
54%
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(18-19)
37%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
45%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin often compared to?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklinis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 63 Author''s Academy, Lucero Elementary School, Ps 58 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
512 students attend Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin offer ?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin part of?
Ps 55 Benjamin Franklin is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 31%
  • : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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