Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Franklin Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grand Forks, ND, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum distance of 1 mile to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Franklin Elementary School's student population of 367 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Ben Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century Elementary School, J Nelson Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
367 students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ben Franklin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
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 Grand Forks 1 School District.
School Reviews
Review Ben Franklin Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
