At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493.5
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Menomonee Falls. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Menomonee Falls School District. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (66.3%) and multiracial (10.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Elementary and Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.53 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.55
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.3%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black6.1%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
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.
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 Menomonee Falls School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shady Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
461 reported students
Riverside Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
455 reported students
Valley View Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
369 reported students
North Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
804 reported students
Menomonee Falls High
High · Grades 09–12
1,261 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary Elementary · Menomonee Falls School District | 03–05 | 455 | 0.8 mi |
| Shady Lane Elementary Elementary · Menomonee Falls School District | PK–02 | 461 | 1.9 mi |
| Valley View Elementary Elementary · Menomonee Falls School District | 03–05 | 369 | 2 mi |
| County Line Elementary Elementary · Germantown School District | PK–05 | 496 | 2.4 mi |
| Goodrich Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 312 | 2.8 mi |
| Maple Tree Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 235 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Menomonee Falls School District.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 526 students and 37.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Menomonee Falls School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is part of Menomonee Falls School District, based in Menomonee Falls, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside Elementary (0.8 mi), Shady Lane Elementary (1.9 mi), Valley View Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.