At a glance
Reported students
654
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589.5
Ben Franklin Middle School: 654 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. 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
- 632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Ben Franklin Middle School
Ben Franklin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–07 in Buffalo. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. NCES reports 654 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 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 (70.3%) and Black (9.9%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ben Franklin Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.25 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White70.3%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black9.9%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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
Not reported as 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 Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
772 reported students
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
609 reported students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
570 reported students
Charles a Lindbergh Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
496 reported students
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
460 reported students
Holmes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
274 reported students
Public schools near Ben Franklin Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover Middle School Middle · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | 05–07 | 772 | 1.7 mi |
| Sweet Home Middle School Middle · Sweet Home Central School District | 06–08 | 858 | 1.8 mi |
| Amherst Middle School Middle · Amherst Central School District | 06–08 | 646 | 2.4 mi |
| Cleveland Hill Middle School Middle · Cleveland Hill Union Free School District | 06–08 | 305 | 3.4 mi |
| Heim Middle School Middle · Williamsville Central School District | 05–08 | 648 | 4.5 mi |
| Mill Middle School Middle · Williamsville Central School District | 05–08 | 790 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Middle School
What grades does Ben Franklin Middle School serve?
Ben Franklin Middle School reports grades 05–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
How many students attend Ben Franklin Middle School?
Ben Franklin Middle School reported 654 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 632 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 654 students and 65.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ben Franklin Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ben Franklin Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ben Franklin Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ben Franklin Middle School in?
Ben Franklin Middle School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, based in Buffalo, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ben Franklin Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Herbert Hoover Middle School (1.7 mi), Sweet Home Middle School (1.8 mi), Amherst Middle School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.