BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Glendale Unified school district, located in Glendale, CA with about 634 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 24 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located at 1610 Lake St. in Glendale, California, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Glendale Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a structured academic environment for students in the primary grades. It is known for its focus on fostering foundational literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing young learners for their future academic transitions within the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Benjamin Franklin Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive and inclusive school culture. The campus is a hub for community engagement, often encouraging parent involvement and providing various extracurricular opportunities that enrich the student experience. As part of a diverse urban district, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that addresses the unique needs of its student body while maintaining a commitment to academic excellence and school pride.

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Elementary at (818) 243-1809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1610 Lake St.
Glendale, CA 91201-2610
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, CA with about 634 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Glendale Unified
Total Students:
634
Teachers:
24
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 634 students

White
60.4%
Hispanic/Latino
27.4%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%

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.