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#721 of 1,288 schools in LA
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
Elementary School · Orleans Parish · New Orleans, LA
An Orleans Parish charter elementary school where students score 73 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1116 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Math 30% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 54 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| St Georges Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| The Willow SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orleans Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $39,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is listed in Orleans Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science is a public elementary school in New Orleans, LA, part of Orleans Parish, serving approximately 734 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #721 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
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 #721 of 1,288 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 6.1 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 Elem. Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (504) 304-3932
- Area population (ZIP 70115)
- 31,737
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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