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#3533 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
450 ST PAUL'S PL, Bronx, NY 10456
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,533 of 4,742
In Bronx
#288 of 452
public schools
In district
#50 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
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About PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serves approximately 494 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 55 Benjamin Franklin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,533 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 55 Benjamin Franklin show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
59% of students at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 55 Benjamin Franklin — Students at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How PS 55 Benjamin Franklin Compares
See how PS 55 Benjamin Franklin performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
450 ST PAUL'S PL, Bronx, NY 10456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 55 Benjamin Franklin may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HARRIET TUBMAN CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 (rated 6.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 2 (rated 6.1/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 2 Bronx | 0.0 mi | 6.1 |
| IS 219 NEW VENTURE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| KAPPA Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.1 |
| PS 42 CLAREMONT Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| EXIMIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.6 |
| BRONX CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| WILDFLOWER NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| HARRIET TUBMAN CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| IS 339 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 110 THEODORE SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL III Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE (THE) Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| VALIDUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 132 GARRETT A MORGAN Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| BRONX PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,676
Median Home Value
$428,800
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
86,958
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
36.8%
Median Age
33.6
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| COLONIAL VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls, NY | 5.0 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park, NY | 5.0 |
| EAST HILL SCHOOL Canajoharie, NY | 5.0 |
| GENESEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Geneseo, NY | 5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
What grades does PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serve?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 55 Benjamin Franklin rank in NY?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks #3,533 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 55 Benjamin Franklin has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin a charter school?
No, PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin a Title I school?
No, PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?
96.6% of students at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (718) 681-6227
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #50 of 69
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