Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Summary:

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a public charter elementary school serving 607 students in grades K-6 in Gilbert, Arizona. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state and its district counterpart, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District, in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects.

The school's academic excellence is evident, with 57% of 3rd graders, 76% of 4th graders, 57% of 5th graders, and 60% of 6th graders achieving proficiency or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates also exceed the state and district averages. Additionally, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has consistently ranked in the top 26.5% of Arizona elementary schools, earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's student population is predominantly white, it has a relatively diverse student body, with 21.75% Hispanic, 3.13% Asian, and 7.58% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby traditional public schools, such as Gilbert Unified District schools. The school's strong performance across various student subgroups, including Asian and multi-racial students, suggests that it is providing an equitable educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 320 E Warner Rd
       Gilbert, AZ  85296-2976


(480) 632-0722

District: Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,851 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
21.7%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is $5,851. 1 elementary schools in the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert 240th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert in the ranking list.)

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek 84th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.74 215th 1062 79.8%
2010 83.26 162nd 1090 85.1%
2011 85.41 123rd 1075 88.6%
2012 83.78 124th 1141 89.1%
2013 81.61 155th 1158 86.6%
2014 89.96 73rd 1079 93.2%
2015 93.51 32nd 955 96.6%
2016 93.34 51st 1079 95.3%
2017 82.17 189th 1106 82.9%
2018 87.43 127th 1109 88.5%
2019 82.48 169th 1039 83.7%
2021 90.28 122nd 1226 90.0%
2022 80.79 161st 1000 83.9%
2023 83.81 193rd 1245 84.5%
2024 70.82 240th 904 73.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.09 105th 1027 89.8%
2022 54.93 187th 444 57.9%
2023 80.19 57th 617 90.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.03 464th 975 52.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.97 138th 1201 88.5%
2023 64.20 186th 820 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 86.16 48th 618 92.2%
2023 82.02 122nd 1116 89.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.80 167th 1023 83.7%
2019 73.65 199th 862 76.9%
2021 86.91 141st 1219 88.4%
2022 76.96 139th 824 83.1%
2023 83.20 178th 1219 85.4%
2024 59.35 211th 593 64.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.29 45th 239 81.2%
2023 44.78 81st 145 44.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.18 108th 1032 89.5%
2019 78.98 146th 850 82.8%
2021 91.14 92nd 1220 92.5%
2022 69.92 208th 830 74.9%
2023 80.47 206th 1216 83.1%
2024 56.32 245th 609 59.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.95 73rd 620 88.2%
2023 63.47 94th 316 70.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.76 484th 895 45.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.25 278th 911 69.5%
2021 70.18 258th 1198 78.5%
2022 79.36 110th 716 84.6%
2023 65.94 318th 1170 72.8%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.62 125th 720 82.6%
2019 70.75 138th 595 76.8%
2021 84.17 108th 1161 90.7%
2022 63.85 239th 800 70.1%
2023 71.27 248th 1024 75.8%
2024 44.09 280th 477 41.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 270 2 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 445 8 8 31 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 448 5 11 33 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 467 9 12 30 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 445 9 20 23 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 445 9 20 23 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 429 12 21 35 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 414 20 20 30 3 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 389 22 16 29 6 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 379 22 36 25 10 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 382 15 40 20 9 n/a n/a 0 466
2009 387 15 38 17 6 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 376 17 36 26 6 n/a n/a 0 461
2011 343 14 40 58 3 1 25 0 484
2012 348 13 28 59 2 1 22 0 473
2013 355 9 26 56 0 1 22 0 469
2014 370 8 23 68 0 0 30 0 499
2015 412 10 20 69 1 0 37 0 549
2016 378 13 26 83 2 0 36 0 538
2017 416 7 16 101 2 0 33 0 575
2018 370 11 15 103 3 0 36 0 538
2019 403 13 15 95 5 2 30 0 563
2020 373 14 15 95 3 2 40 0 542
2021 334 11 14 108 2 3 41 0 513
2022 379 8 18 117 1 3 40 0 566
2023 396 9 19 132 1 4 46 0 607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 494 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 497 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 500 n/a n/a n/a
2003 500 n/a n/a n/a
2004 500 n/a n/a n/a
2005 487 n/a n/a n/a
2006 462 n/a n/a n/a
2007 472 n/a n/a n/a
2008 466 n/a n/a n/a
2009 463 n/a n/a n/a
2010 461 n/a n/a n/a
2011 484 n/a n/a 0
2012 473 n/a n/a n/a
2013 469 n/a n/a n/a
2014 499 n/a n/a n/a
2015 549 n/a n/a n/a
2016 538 n/a n/a n/a
2017 575 n/a n/a n/a
2018 538 n/a n/a n/a
2019 563 n/a n/a n/a
2020 542 n/a n/a 10
2021 513 n/a n/a n/a
2022 566 n/a n/a n/a
2023 607 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 494 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 497 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 500 n/a n/a n/a
2003 500 n/a n/a n/a
2004 500 n/a n/a n/a
2005 487 n/a n/a n/a
2006 462 n/a n/a n/a
2007 472 n/a n/a n/a
2008 466 n/a n/a n/a
2009 463 n/a n/a n/a
2010 461 n/a n/a n/a
2011 484 n/a n/a 0
2012 473 n/a n/a n/a
2013 469 n/a n/a n/a
2014 499 n/a n/a n/a
2015 549 n/a n/a n/a
2016 538 n/a n/a n/a
2017 575 n/a n/a n/a
2018 538 n/a n/a n/a
2019 563 n/a n/a n/a
2020 542 n/a n/a 10
2021 513 n/a n/a n/a
2022 566 n/a n/a n/a
2023 607 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $00 (0.0%) $00 (0.0%) $2,806 (68.8%) $1,269 (31.1%) $4,076 (100.0%) $4,076
2020 $00 (0.0%) $08 (0.2%) $08 (0.2%) $4,389 (85.7%) $726 (14.2%) $5,115 (99.8%) $5,124
2021 $1,580 (24.8%) $146 (2.3%) $3,306 (51.8%) $3,574 (56.0%) $1,081 (16.9%) $4,655 (73.0%) $6,381
2022 $419 (7.2%) $52 (0.9%) $890 (15.2%) $4,419 (75.5%) $961 (16.4%) $5,380 (92.0%) $5,851

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563607
 7.8%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian1519
 26.7%
Hispanic95132
 38.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White403396
 1.7%
Two or More Races3046
 53.3%


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Students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert are 65% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks 240th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert.


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