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Public elementary school · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, Washington

Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Benjamin Franklin Elementary rates 6.0, above the middle of Vancouver School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Vancouver School District median is 4.8.

#1,321 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Vancouver School District: 21 elementary schools rated, median 4.8

The brief

A Vancouver School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,321 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 12 of 40 in Vancouver School District.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is listed in Vancouver School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math61%14 points above the Washington average of 47%2026 SBA
Reading62%11 points above the Washington average of 51%2026 SBA
Proficiency has held near 62% across the 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 54 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.9
50% of the rating
Academics
7.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.5
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 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 63% (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 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. 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 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. 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 98663; 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 Elementary 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
$84,590
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
34
Some Transit
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,433/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Vancouver. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Vancouver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

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
20.6%
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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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Benjamin Franklin Elementary among the rated peers.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.

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.

The public record

What's said publicly about Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School operates under the Vansd district and is led by Principal Woody Howard 1. The school offers two primary learning programs: Mandarin and English 1. It utilizes ClassLink for student and parent access to learning resources, including Canvas 1. The school's operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1. Staff members include Sara Neal, who serves in communications 1. The school emphasizes daily attendance, stating that students are required to be present all day, every day 1. In April 2026, the school recognized recipients of the Employee Excellence Awards 1. Recent communications have addressed topics such as kindergarten enrollment, early learning programs, community surveys, and budget challenges for the 2026-27 school year 1.
Sources (1)
  1. franklin.vansd.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary serve?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 13.7:1. 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 WA?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks #1,321 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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?

20.6% 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
315
Student-teacher ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Rank in district
#12 of 40
Schools in district
45
District spending per student
$17,999
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98663)
15,645
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
38.2

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

Related reading

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