Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: 68%
- Reading Proficiency: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center's student population of 575 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)68%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Shady Lane Elementary School, Marcy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WI state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center?
575 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary And Early Learning Center is part of Menomonee Falls School District.
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