Ben Franklin Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

1016 S 20th St
Grand Forks, ND 58201

(701) 746-2250

District: Grand Forks 1

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,956

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ben Franklin Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), two or more races (9.4%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School is 11.2. 7 elementary schools in the Grand Forks 1 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ben Franklin Elementary School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Franklin Elementary School is $14,956. 6 elementary schools in the Grand Forks 1 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Franklin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Grand Forks 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Forks 1 6^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	65.69	57^th	195	70.8%
2013	76.51	27^th	217	87.6%
2014	79.01	16^th	217	92.6%
2015	74.40	31^st	194	84.0%
2016	73.22	36^th	207	82.6%
2017	82.94	27^th	202	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	650	10	10	9	18	n/a	n/a	697
1989	674	6	13	8	18	n/a	n/a	719
1990	494	2	10	2	14	n/a	n/a	522
1991	500	7	11	6	20	n/a	n/a	544
1992	498	5	6	3	15	n/a	n/a	527
1993	492	4	5	9	15	n/a	n/a	525
1994	461	5	9	6	14	n/a	n/a	495
1995	423	3	8	4	17	n/a	n/a	455
1996	423	3	8	4	17	n/a	n/a	455
1997	420	5	4	2	12	n/a	n/a	443
1998	425	4	5	12	11	n/a	n/a	457
1999	416	9	5	7	14	n/a	n/a	451
2000	358	4	3	0	11	n/a	n/a	376
2001	349	2	4	1	5	n/a	n/a	361
2002	316	4	6	7	5	n/a	n/a	338
2003	316	4	6	7	5	n/a	n/a	338
2004	314	4	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	324
2005	334	5	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	346
2006	303	6	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	323
2007	294	12	3	8	12	n/a	n/a	329
2008	302	16	1	4	7	n/a	n/a	330
2009	313	9	1	6	17	n/a	n/a	346
2010	297	10	1	7	31	n/a	n/a	346
2011	276	6	1	0	20	0	15	318
2012	278	8	3	19	12	1	0	321
2013	301	8	4	17	10	2	0	342
2014	302	5	2	17	17	1	1	345
2015	299	14	4	18	22	3	1	361
2016	291	12	6	17	24	1	3	354
2017	283	15	7	21	24	3	3	356
2018	294	16	8	23	18	2	9	370
2019	262	8	10	24	17	2	26	349
2020	249	5	6	21	13	0	34	328
2021	226	7	8	24	8	0	36	309
2022	226	12	7	20	3	0	36	304
2023	246	13	7	22	8	0	32	328
2024	243	19	7	31	7	0	32	339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	697	28.0	24.8	n/a
1989	719	27.5	26.1	n/a
1990	522	20.0	26.1	n/a
1991	544	23.0	23.6	n/a
1992	527	23.0	22.9	11.6
1993	525	28.9	18.2	11.8
1994	495	27.9	17.7	12.3
1995	455	27.1	16.8	16.3
1996	455	27.1	16.8	16.3
1997	443	27.8	15.9	13.1
1998	457	27.5	16.6	13.3
1999	451	27.6	16.3	23.7
2000	376	24.1	15.6	28.5
2001	361	25.0	14.4	22.7
2002	338	21.2	15.9	14.5
2003	338	21.2	15.9	14.5
2004	324	21.2	15.3	14.5
2005	346	22.7	15.2	19.9
2006	323	22.7	14.2	20.7
2007	329	22.7	14.5	29.8
2008	330	22.7	14.5	30
2009	346	26.4	13.1	35.5
2010	346	25.7	13.4	36.4
2011	318	26.2	12.1	39
2012	321	25.0	12.8	40.2
2013	342	25.0	13.6	40.1
2014	345	27.1	12.7	36.2
2015	361	27.0	13.3	39.1
2016	354	28.0	12.6	37
2017	356	27.6	12.8	36.5
2018	370	28.2	13.1	35.4
2019	349	26.2	13.3	37
2020	328	25.2	12.9	30.8
2021	309	23.3	13.2	27.2
2022	304	24.6	12.3	27.6
2023	328	29.1	11.2	32
2024	339	30.1	11.2	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	697	28.0	24.8	n/a
1989	719	27.5	26.1	n/a
1990	522	20.0	26.1	n/a
1991	544	23.0	23.6	n/a
1992	527	23.0	22.9	11.6
1993	525	28.9	18.2	11.8
1994	495	27.9	17.7	12.3
1995	455	27.1	16.8	16.3
1996	455	27.1	16.8	16.3
1997	443	27.8	15.9	13.1
1998	457	27.5	16.6	13.3
1999	451	27.6	16.3	23.7
2000	376	24.1	15.6	28.5
2001	361	25.0	14.4	22.7
2002	338	21.2	15.9	14.5
2003	338	21.2	15.9	14.5
2004	324	21.2	15.3	14.5
2005	346	22.7	15.2	19.9
2006	323	22.7	14.2	20.7
2007	329	22.7	14.5	29.8
2008	330	22.7	14.5	30
2009	346	26.4	13.1	35.5
2010	346	25.7	13.4	36.4
2011	318	26.2	12.1	39
2012	321	25.0	12.8	40.2
2013	342	25.0	13.6	40.1
2014	345	27.1	12.7	36.2
2015	361	27.0	13.3	39.1
2016	354	28.0	12.6	37
2017	356	27.6	12.8	36.5
2018	370	28.2	13.1	35.4
2019	349	26.2	13.3	37
2020	328	25.2	12.9	30.8
2021	309	23.3	13.2	27.2
2022	304	24.6	12.3	27.6
2023	328	29.1	11.2	32
2024	339	30.1	11.2	37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Franklin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$966 (8.4%)	$10,503 (91.6%)	$11,469
2020	$1,037 (8.3%)	$11,449 (91.7%)	$12,485
2021	$1,027 (7.8%)	$12,141 (92.2%)	$13,169
2022	$1,975 (13.2%)	$12,981 (86.8%)	$14,956

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	328	6%
African American	8	13	62.5%
American Indian	17	8	52.9%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	24	22	8.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	262	246	6.1%
Two or More Races	26	32	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	32%	5%

Schools Near Ben Franklin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1016 S 20th St	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2250	339	30	11.2	37.8%	243 (71.7%)	19 (5.6%)	31 (9.1%)	7 (2.1%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.4%)								(n/a)			$14,956	$1,975	$12,981
Lewis And Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 13th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2285	178	21	8.5	42.1%	122 (68.5%)	3 (1.7%)	24 (13.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.9%)								(n/a)			$17,713	$2,503	$15,211
Winship Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1412 5th Ave N	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2325	217	24	9.1	65.9%	97 (44.7%)	26 (12.0%)	38 (17.5%)	29 (13.4%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.2%)								(n/a)			$15,333	$2,359	$12,974
Century Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3351 17th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2440	433	36	12.0	49.9%	207 (47.8%)	63 (14.5%)	50 (11.5%)	25 (5.8%)	22 (5.1%)	4 (0.9%)	62 (14.3%)								(n/a)			$15,230	$1,871	$13,359
Viking Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 22nd Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2300	294	27	10.7	36.1%	203 (69.0%)	13 (4.4%)	28 (9.5%)	9 (3.1%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.2%)								(n/a)			$13,837	$2,105	$11,732
Phoenix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	351 4th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2240	228	26	8.6	47.4%	154 (67.5%)	17 (7.5%)	24 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)								(n/a)			$18,714	$2,829	$15,884
Wilder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1009 N 3rd St	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2320	179	20	9.0	62.0%	98 (54.7%)	9 (5.0%)	36 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.7%)								(n/a)			$16,065	$2,254	$13,810
Lake Agassiz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Stanford Rd	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2275	384	35	11.0	60.2%	170 (44.3%)	55 (14.3%)	65 (16.9%)	13 (3.4%)	37 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.5%)								(n/a)			$15,343	$2,535	$12,808
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Cherry St	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 746-2265	494	37	13.2	16.2%	393 (79.6%)	14 (2.8%)	33 (6.7%)	8 (1.6%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	97.6	3^rd of 50 public elementary schools	94.0%		97.4	2^nd of 48 public elementary schools	95.8%	1	68.0	71.0	$12,918	$1,414	$11,504
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 43rd Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 787-4359	571	45	12.5	11.2%	424 (74.3%)	50 (8.8%)	25 (4.4%)	23 (4.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.5%)	93	5^th of 50 public elementary schools	90.0%		85.4	6^th of 48 public elementary schools	87.5%	1	65.0	62.0	$13,207	$1,409	$11,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Franklin Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary School?

Students at Ben Franklin Elementary School are 72% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What district is Ben Franklin Elementary School in?

Grand Forks 1

How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Ben Franklin Elementary School.

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