Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ben Franklin Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Ben Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Country Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
329 students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ben Franklin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Ben Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Franklin Elementary School part of?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is part of Franklin Public School District.
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