Serving 308 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Franklin Elementary serves the northern part of Franklin, WI, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ben Franklin Elementary School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1962 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #494 out of 1,962 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
308 students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ben Franklin Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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