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#3249 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Elementary School · Corona-norco Unified · Corona, CA

A Corona-norco Unified elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2650 Oak Ave., Corona, CA 92882

  • Math 53% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+24.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$15,251
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,668

Median home value

$653,600

Median rent

$2,093/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Lutheran KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi18Compare →
Foothill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–60.8 mi657Compare →
John Adams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–60.8 mi537Compare →
Corona Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–30.9 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corona-norco Unified

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#15 of 52
District spending per student
$15,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is listed in Corona-Norco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Corona, CA, part of Corona-norco Unified, serving approximately 692 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,249 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary serve?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benjamin Franklin Elementary rank in CA?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #3,249 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a charter school?

No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

70.7% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 92882)
69,385
Area average commute
37.8 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92882; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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