Ben Franklin Elementary School vs. Carson Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
259 students
399 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1875 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
43
73
Grade 1 Students
44
78
Grade 2 Students
36
61
Grade 3 Students
47
64
Grade 4 Students
43
61
Grade 5 Students
46
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
6%
3%
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% White
78%
81%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
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Diversity Score
0.37
0.33
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/134000/133857/carson-elementary-school-chart-brpKtqF.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
65%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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