Below Average
#1807 of 2,105 schools in WI
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Menomonee Falls School District · Menomonee Falls, WI
A Menomonee Falls School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
N81W14701 Franklin Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Math 68% proficient (2016)
- Reading 53% proficient (2016)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 8-year record (2009–2016) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 14 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menomonee Falls), 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
$98,423
Median home value
$341,700
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Shady Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–2 | 1.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Falls Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| County Line ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 479 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Menomonee Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is listed in Menomonee Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Menomonee Falls, WI, part of Menomonee Falls School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is 15.4:1. 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 and Early Learning Center rank in WI?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center ranks #1,807 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 and Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center?
17.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Early Learning Center 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Waukesha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (262) 255-8470
- Area population (ZIP 53051)
- 39,000
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 53051; 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, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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