At a glance
Reported students
495
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin: 495 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 495 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Black (41%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.54 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic56%
- Black41%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
PS 28 Mount Hope
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
PS 109 Sedgwick
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
PS 204 Morris Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Public schools near PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 | KG–08 | 904 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 42 Claremont Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 311 | 0.2 mi |
| Icahn Charter School 1 Elementary · Charter · Icahn Charter School 1 | KG–08 | 340 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 110 Theodore Schoenfeld Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 274 | 0.2 mi |
| Wildflower New York Charter School Elementary · Charter · Wildflower New York Charter School | PK–05 | 62 | 0.2 mi |
| Harriet Tubman Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harriet Tubman Charter School | KG–08 | 494 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
What grades does PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serve?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 495 students and 40.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 55 Benjamin Franklin students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.6% 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 PS 55 Benjamin Franklin in?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2 (under 0.1 mi), PS 42 Claremont (0.2 mi), Icahn Charter School 1 (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.