Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science's student population of 734 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Beyond Expectations
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science is ranked #868 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Ashe Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science?
734 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science is part of Orleans Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science located?
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science is located in the Fillmore neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Fillmore.
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