Ben Franklin Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#92 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#8184 of 50,301 nationally
About Ben Franklin Academy
Ben Franklin Academy is a charter elementary located in Highlands Ranch, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 956 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 92nd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 956.
There are 26 schools in Highlands Ranch; Ben Franklin Academy ranks 11th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ben Franklin Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ben Franklin Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,394 students · 1.6 km away
Littleton Academy
Littleton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
455 students · 2.0 km away
Trailblazer Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
330 students · 2.2 km away
Eldorado Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
377 students · 2.4 km away
Thunderridge High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students · 2.7 km away
Northridge Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students · 3.0 km away
Ranch View Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students · 3.0 km away
Heritage High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students · 3.3 km away
Runyon Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 3.3 km away
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Franklin Academy a good school?
Ben Franklin Academy has a Success Index (US) of 74.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #92 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ben Franklin Academy rank in Colorado?
Ben Franklin Academy ranks #92 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #8184 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Academy?
Ben Franklin Academy had 956 students in 2025.
Is Ben Franklin Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Ben Franklin Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Ben Franklin Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ben Franklin Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.