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Charter elementary school · Orleans Parish · New Orleans, Louisiana

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science rates 6.7, right at the middle of Orleans Parish's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.7this school

6.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orleans Parish median is 6.7.

#547 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · Orleans Parish: 3 elementary schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

An Orleans Parish charter elementary school where students score 69 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 547 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 2 of 5 in Orleans Parish.

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math26%9 points below the Louisiana average of 35%2026 LEAP
Reading42%2 points below the Louisiana average of 44%2026 LEAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2026.2026 LEAP; 80 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.6
50% of the rating
Academics
9.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 70115; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$94,181
Median home value
$616,600
Median rent
$1,442/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
89
Very Walkable
Transit Score
53
Good Transit
Bike Score
70
Very Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  5. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Sciencethis school
    6.7
  6. Audubon Charter School1.2 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
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  8. 5.7Compare →
  9. Noble Minds1.9 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science serve?

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science rank in LA?

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science ranks #547 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Elem. Math and Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science a charter school?

Yes, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science a Title I school?

No, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science?

98.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
734
Student-teacher ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
Rank in district
#2 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$39,996
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 70115)
31,737
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
39.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.