Benjamin Franklin Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kirkland, Washington 98033 · Lake Washington School District
#64 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#2654 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public elementary located in Kirkland, in the Lake Washington School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 64th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 452.
There are 18 schools in Kirkland; Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks 2nd of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
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 Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Washington High School
Kirkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,081 students · 1.3 km away
Rose Hill Middle School
Redmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students · 1.3 km away
Rose Hill Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students · 1.6 km away
Lakeview Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students · 2.1 km away
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 2.4 km away
Benjamin Rush Elementary
Redmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
631 students · 2.6 km away
Mark Twain Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students · 2.8 km away
Peter Kirk Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students · 3.2 km away
Kirkland Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students · 3.8 km away
Ready Start Preschool
Redmond · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Burton Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Clara Barton Elementary School
Redmond · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Sunnyside Elementary
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Burley Glenwood Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Camas Elementary
Wapato · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
452 students
Island View Elementary
Anacortes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a good school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 84.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #64 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Elementary rank in Washington?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #64 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #2654 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary had 452 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin Franklin Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin Franklin Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.