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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power is an elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District. The school has seen a decline in its white student population in recent years, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing.

Despite these demographic changes, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power continues to be a strong-performing school, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance in serving special education students, ranking 26th out of 1,201 Arizona elementary schools in this area. Compared to nearby schools like Coronado Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power demonstrates higher academic achievement, but it lags behind the high-performing Bridges Elementary School in the Higley Unified School District.

While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 94th out of 1,226 schools in 2020-2021 to 168th out of 1,245 schools in 2022-2023, it remains a strong choice for parents in the Gilbert area, with a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a diverse student population compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 22951 S. Power Rd.
       Gilbert, AZ  85297

(480) 677-8400

District: Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

SchoolDigger Rank:
352nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,011 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power ranks better than 61.1% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks last 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 56.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District. Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power is $6,011, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power 352nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power 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 - Power

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.15 228th 1062 78.5%
2010 82.26 180th 1090 83.5%
2011 90.98 48th 1075 95.5%
2012 88.03 61st 1141 94.7%
2013 85.32 108th 1158 90.7%
2014 90.32 68th 1079 93.7%
2015 90.93 64th 955 93.3%
2016 92.36 62nd 1079 94.3%
2017 85.20 162nd 1106 85.4%
2018 85.50 150th 1109 86.5%
2019 81.95 178th 1039 82.9%
2021 91.77 94th 1226 92.3%
2022 83.35 122nd 1000 87.8%
2023 86.11 168th 1245 86.5%
2024 56.54 352nd 904 61.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.55 307th 1027 70.1%
2022 32.07 367th 444 17.3%
2023 54.04 239th 617 61.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.67 474th 975 51.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.52 7th 417 98.3%
2021 92.46 26th 1201 97.8%
2022 64.68 62nd 145 57.2%
2023 69.73 138th 820 83.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.61 167th 618 73.0%
2023 77.77 151st 1116 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.26 137th 1023 86.6%
2019 76.95 171st 862 80.2%
2021 90.59 91st 1219 92.5%
2022 80.05 109th 824 86.8%
2023 87.30 128th 1219 89.5%
2024 41.05 351st 593 40.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.07 109th 1032 89.4%
2019 75.86 179th 850 78.9%
2021 90.52 98th 1220 92.0%
2022 76.77 149th 830 82.0%
2023 81.08 203rd 1216 83.3%
2024 48.24 303rd 609 50.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.88 299th 620 51.8%
2023 58.13 111th 316 64.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.23 171st 895 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.62 157th 1198 86.9%
2023 76.78 196th 1170 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.64 147th 720 79.6%
2019 59.89 225th 595 62.2%
2021 86.96 73rd 1161 93.7%
2022 73.70 147th 800 81.6%
2023 73.95 216th 1024 78.9%
2024 20.98 412th 477 13.6%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Open Quote What I love about our school is the amazing education! Our admistration is open to communication to discuss what works best for kids. They have worked with us for our child that has a 504 and IEP and made accommodations to help her. I love the small family environment and small class sizes. I love that a uniform is not required but a dress code that has helped my kids stay modest well into high school. The curriculum is advanced. The school starts the next grade after winter break so this is an advanced non-profit charter school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Open Quote Excellent academics, environment, teachers and staff. We have loved Benjamin Franklin and have sent our children there for the last 10 years. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Open Quote I am very unpleased with how the teachers interact with my son. It is a charter school you would think it would be well in structured studies however this is not our experience also the religious caliber of it is not something I would put my child around had I known. Stick with Gilbert chandler schools Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 564 17 22 51 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 678 27 28 60 8 n/a n/a 0 801
2009 729 24 28 72 10 n/a n/a 0 863
2010 740 21 32 73 9 n/a n/a 0 875
2011 734 21 17 88 3 13 16 0 892
2012 756 19 27 92 2 7 14 0 917
2013 772 16 27 95 4 4 17 0 935
2014 584 15 22 68 1 3 18 0 711
2015 612 13 26 79 1 5 11 0 747
2016 603 10 22 61 2 6 21 0 725
2017 613 15 20 70 1 5 23 0 747
2018 585 15 19 70 1 3 23 0 716
2019 553 12 18 72 1 1 24 0 681
2020 469 10 14 55 0 1 28 0 577
2021 382 11 9 52 1 1 20 0 476
2022 375 9 12 76 1 2 24 0 499
2023 376 12 19 101 3 2 26 0 539

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 - Power

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 658 n/a n/a n/a
2008 801 n/a n/a n/a
2009 863 n/a n/a 0.6
2010 875 n/a n/a 0.2
2011 892 n/a n/a 0
2012 917 n/a n/a n/a
2013 935 n/a n/a n/a
2014 711 n/a n/a n/a
2015 747 n/a n/a n/a
2016 725 n/a n/a n/a
2017 747 n/a n/a n/a
2018 716 n/a n/a n/a
2019 681 n/a n/a n/a
2020 577 n/a n/a 14.9
2021 476 n/a n/a n/a
2022 499 n/a n/a n/a
2023 539 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 - Power

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 658 n/a n/a n/a
2008 801 n/a n/a n/a
2009 863 n/a n/a 0.6
2010 875 n/a n/a 0.2
2011 892 n/a n/a 0
2012 917 n/a n/a n/a
2013 935 n/a n/a n/a
2014 711 n/a n/a n/a
2015 747 n/a n/a n/a
2016 725 n/a n/a n/a
2017 747 n/a n/a n/a
2018 716 n/a n/a n/a
2019 681 n/a n/a n/a
2020 577 n/a n/a 14.9
2021 476 n/a n/a n/a
2022 499 n/a n/a n/a
2023 539 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 - Power

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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%) $2,642 (68.9%) $1,194 (31.1%) $3,836 (100.0%) $3,836
2020 $00 (0.0%) $25 (0.5%) $25 (0.5%) $4,305 (83.1%) $851 (16.4%) $5,156 (99.5%) $5,181
2021 $1,833 (23.9%) $252 (3.3%) $3,917 (51.1%) $3,531 (46.0%) $2,054 (26.8%) $5,585 (72.8%) $7,670
2022 $373 (6.2%) $180 (3.0%) $927 (15.4%) $4,376 (72.8%) $1,082 (18.0%) $5,458 (90.8%) $6,011

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

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

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 178th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students681539
 20.9%
African American1212
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1819
 5.6%
Hispanic72101
 40.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White553376
 32%
Two or More Races2426
 8.3%

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power ranks 352nd of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power.

Students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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