At a glance
Reported students
834
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
716
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon: 834 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
22.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 743
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Queen Creek. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355). NCES reports 834 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, above the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.9%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Elementary · Grades KG–06
598 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Elementary · Grades KG–06
565 reported students
Benjamin Franklin High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,324 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary Elementary · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 908 | 0.5 mi |
| Jack Barnes Elementary School Elementary · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 621 | 1 mi |
| American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 Elementary · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–06 | 457 | 1.4 mi |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School Elementary · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 1,153 | 1.9 mi |
| Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary Elementary · Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | PK–06 | 642 | 2.1 mi |
| Cambridge Academy East Elementary · Charter · Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888) | KG–08 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon serve?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon reported 834 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 743 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 834 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon in?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon is part of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), based in Queen Creek, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (0.5 mi), Jack Barnes Elementary School (1 mi), American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6 (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.