Benjamin Franklin Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 · Harrisburg City SD
#1526 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#47043 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Franklin Sch
Benjamin Franklin Sch is a public elementary located in Harrisburg, in the Harrisburg City SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 678 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1526th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 678.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; Benjamin Franklin Sch ranks 30th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)9%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)109.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
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 Benjamin Franklin Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 109.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Franklin Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
360 students · 537 m away
Cougar Academy
Harrisburg · Public other · Grades K–12
300 students · 698 m away
Downey Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 854 m away
Capital Area School for the Arts CS
Harrisburg · Charter high · Grades 9–12
193 students · 1.0 km away
Harrisburg HS - SciTech Cmp
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students · 1.2 km away
Scott at Lincoln School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students · 1.5 km away
Steele School
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 2.1 km away
Rowland Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
353 students · 2.4 km away
Sylvan Heights Science CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
217 students · 2.6 km away
Camp Curtin Academy
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.7 km away
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Paxtonia El Sch
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682 students
Tyrone Area El Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Sch a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Sch has a Success Index (US) of 16.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1526 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. 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 Benjamin Franklin Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin Sch ranks #1526 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #47043 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Sch?
Benjamin Franklin Sch had 678 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Franklin Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Franklin Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Franklin Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Franklin Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.