School overview
At a glance
Reported students
265
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
18.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,716 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
407
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 265 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ben Franklin Elementary School
Ben Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Newark. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Newark City Schools. NCES reports 265 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,716 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and multiracial (13.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 31.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Ben Franklin Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.41 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 are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 31.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic3%
- Black9.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Newark City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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346 reported students
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386 reported students
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Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Carson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
McGuffey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
415 reported students
Legend Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students