BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - GILBERT
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 538 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School (BFCS) - Gilbert is a tuition-free, K–8 public charter school that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" academic approach. The school is well-regarded for its structured learning environment, which prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing through a traditional, teacher-led instructional model. By focusing on fundamental skills and a consistent curriculum, the school aims to create a disciplined atmosphere that prepares students for success in higher-level education.
Beyond its academic focus, BFCS - Gilbert places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of traditional values. The school community is typically characterized by a partnership between parents, staff, and students, with an emphasis on personal responsibility and respect. Its Gilbert campus is one of several locations within the Benjamin Franklin network, all of which are known for maintaining a cohesive academic culture centered on patriotism, civic duty, and the mastery of essential educational benchmarks.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert at (480) 632-0722 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 632-0722
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHARTER SCHOOL - GILBERT is a public Charter school in Gilbert, AZ with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools - Total Students:
- 538
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 538 students
- White
- 68.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.