Ben Franklin Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 7620 S 83rd St
       Franklin, WI  53132-8945


(414) 529-8270

District: Franklin Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
511th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,875 Help


Students who attend Ben Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Park Middle
High:    Franklin High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Asian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details Ben Franklin Elementary ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ben Franklin Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Franklin Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (13.9%), Asian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary is 13.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Franklin Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Franklin Elementary is $14,875, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Franklin Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ben Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Franklin Elementary 511th of 1067 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Ben Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
White students:


Franklin Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Public School District 72nd of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ben Franklin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.08 171st 633 73.0%
2006 81.64 75th 712 89.5%
2008 77.84 134th 1021 86.9%
2009 71.65 239th 1030 76.8%
2010 71.49 250th 1045 76.1%
2011 72.86 208th 1046 80.1%
2012 76.59 131st 1045 87.5%
2013 70.85 236th 1053 77.6%
2014 69.79 268th 1061 74.7%
2015 79.92 125th 1076 88.4%
2016 85.14 93rd 1075 91.3%
2017 80.36 148th 1071 86.2%
2018 77.39 173rd 1025 83.1%
2019 73.50 229th 1037 77.9%
2021 76.79 193rd 1050 81.6%
2022 69.61 291st 1067 72.7%
2023 56.24 511th 1067 52.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.67 76th 249 69.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 260th 721 63.9%
2019 42.69 391st 742 47.3%
2022 37.51 469th 748 37.3%
2023 32.67 532nd 770 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 265th 854 69.0%
2019 32.58 654th 874 25.2%
2021 73.15 135th 847 84.1%
2022 69.99 170th 859 80.2%
2023 56.49 346th 871 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.90 206th 997 79.3%
2019 71.15 250th 1002 75.0%
2021 74.19 211th 1004 79.0%
2022 76.00 199th 1017 80.4%
2023 56.29 481st 1010 52.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 169th 997 83.0%
2019 74.42 198th 1002 80.2%
2021 76.42 175th 1003 82.6%
2022 63.17 356th 1017 65.0%
2023 56.42 490th 1011 51.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.70 12th 271 95.6%
2019 95.51 7th 266 97.4%
2022 88.49 22nd 296 92.6%
2023 71.78 64th 290 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.95 205th 686 70.1%
2019 60.63 280th 718 61.0%
2021 61.37 247th 699 64.7%
2022 49.84 380th 704 46.0%
2023 36.13 519th 715 27.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, August 30, 2014

Open Quote I have been so impressed by the genuine concern for the students as a whole and as individuals, as well as the breadth and depth of academic, athletic and arts opportunities offered. The special education staff is dedicated and skilled, and the school as a whole has integrated students with special needs almost seamlessly while addressing the individual's needs. We are very blessed to have our child enrolled at Ben Franklin! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 13 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 276 14 17 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 309
1990 323 10 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 291 14 11 5 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 305 11 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 264 9 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 252 17 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 224 18 17 4 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 224 18 17 4 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 220 12 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1998 183 15 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 215
1999 205 17 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 346 36 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 342 33 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 330 30 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 330 30 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 345 35 20 8 4 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 344 21 15 6 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 346 14 22 6 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 332 10 26 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 340 9 28 13 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 312 6 29 16 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 320 7 30 21 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 303 6 24 20 5 0 0 0 358
2012 313 9 20 25 4 0 3 0 374
2013 312 8 18 28 7 1 4 0 378
2014 301 9 15 31 8 1 8 0 373
2015 310 10 13 27 8 1 10 0 379
2016 289 11 11 32 7 1 12 0 363
2017 282 11 21 30 4 0 19 0 367
2018 284 10 30 44 2 0 19 0 389
2019 273 4 40 38 2 0 11 0 368
2020 256 3 30 31 0 0 15 0 335
2021 225 1 27 39 0 0 11 0 303
2022 235 2 33 43 1 0 15 0 329
2023 240 1 30 46 1 0 14 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 14.0 19.0 7.1
1989 309 16.0 19.3 10.4
1990 346 17.0 20.3 9.2
1991 322 16.3 19.7 10.2
1992 332 17.3 19.1 9.9
1993 289 17.3 16.7 10
1994 278 14.1 19.7 10.1
1995 264 12.8 20.6 9.1
1996 264 12.8 20.6 9.1
1997 258 13.4 19.3 8.9
1998 215 12.3 17.5 8.4
1999 225 12.1 18.6 10.7
2000 393 21.2 18.5 10.9
2001 395 27.9 14.2 10.4
2002 389 27.5 14.1 9.5
2003 389 27.5 14.1 9.5
2004 412 26.6 15.5 10.4
2005 390 25.4 15.4 n/a
2006 391 26.5 14.8 n/a
2007 380 25.4 15.0 5
2008 390 25.1 15.5 3.8
2009 363 25.0 14.5 7.4
2010 378 24.1 15.6 11.1
2011 358 25.1 14.2 9.8
2012 374 24.2 15.4 13.9
2013 378 24.6 15.3 16.4
2014 373 23.8 15.6 18.2
2015 379 n/a n/a 12.4
2016 363 23.0 15.7 10.2
2017 367 22.0 16.6 10.6
2018 389 22.5 17.2 11.1
2019 368 23.4 15.7 11.4
2020 335 21.8 15.3 14.9
2021 303 29.0 10.4 16.8
2022 329 21.3 15.3 12.5
2023 332 23.8 13.9 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 14.0 19.0 7.1
1989 309 16.0 19.3 10.4
1990 346 17.0 20.3 9.2
1991 322 16.3 19.7 10.2
1992 332 17.3 19.1 9.9
1993 289 17.3 16.7 10
1994 278 14.1 19.7 10.1
1995 264 12.8 20.6 9.1
1996 264 12.8 20.6 9.1
1997 258 13.4 19.3 8.9
1998 215 12.3 17.5 8.4
1999 225 12.1 18.6 10.7
2000 393 21.2 18.5 10.9
2001 395 27.9 14.2 10.4
2002 389 27.5 14.1 9.5
2003 389 27.5 14.1 9.5
2004 412 26.6 15.5 10.4
2005 390 25.4 15.4 n/a
2006 391 26.5 14.8 n/a
2007 380 25.4 15.0 5
2008 390 25.1 15.5 3.8
2009 363 25.0 14.5 7.4
2010 378 24.1 15.6 11.1
2011 358 25.1 14.2 9.8
2012 374 24.2 15.4 13.9
2013 378 24.6 15.3 16.4
2014 373 23.8 15.6 18.2
2015 379 n/a n/a 12.4
2016 363 23.0 15.7 10.2
2017 367 22.0 16.6 10.6
2018 389 22.5 17.2 11.1
2019 368 23.4 15.7 11.4
2020 335 21.8 15.3 14.9
2021 303 29.0 10.4 16.8
2022 329 21.3 15.3 12.5
2023 332 23.8 13.9 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Franklin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (2.1%) $12,420 (97.9%) $12,687
2020 $353 (2.7%) $12,678 (97.3%) $13,031
2021 $970 (6.5%) $13,905 (93.5%) $14,875

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Franklin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 1067 Elementary schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Franklin Elementary)54.835.6
 19.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Public School District)62.151.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Franklin Elementary)71.453.3
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Public School District)7463.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Franklin Elementary)51.738.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Public School District)63.459.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Franklin Elementary)68.357.5
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Public School District)69.762.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Ben Franklin Elementary)56.748.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Franklin Public School District)6571.7
 6.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Ben Franklin Elementary)61.748.9
 12.7%
   4th Grade Science (Franklin Public School District)67.662.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Franklin Elementary)50.950.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Public School District)62.652.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Franklin Elementary)50.956.1
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Public School District)67.265.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368332
 9.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4030
 25%
Hispanic3846
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White273240
 12.1%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.4%19%
 7.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Ben Franklin Elementary.

Students at Ben Franklin Elementary are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ben Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Park Middle
High : Franklin High

Ben Franklin Elementary ranks 511th of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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