Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

5206 Franklin St
Vancouver, WA 98663
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#400 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
9%
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Hispanic
10%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
56%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
341 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Vancouver School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School located?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is located in the NorthWest neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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