Thomas A Edison Elementary School vs. Ben Franklin Elementary School
Should I attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School or Ben Franklin Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Thomas A Edison Elementary School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Franklin Elementary School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
561 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2118 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3266 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
115
89
Grade 1 Students
111
94
Grade 2 Students
122
92
Grade 3 Students
113
103
Grade 4 Students
100
93
Grade 5 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
82%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%