Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin's student population of 494 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4187 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
43%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin's ranking?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin is ranked #4187 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin often compared to?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklinis often viewed alongside schools like Lucero Elementary School, P.s. 63 Author's Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin?
494 students attend P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin offer ?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin part of?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin located?
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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