BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 815 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 in the Orange Terrace community of Riverside, California, serves as a central hub for students in the surrounding residential area. As part of the Riverside Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, character education, and the cultivation of lifelong learning skills. The campus is known for its active school community and its commitment to integrating modern educational standards to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is situated in a family-oriented neighborhood and benefits from its proximity to community resources, including the adjacent Orange Terrace Park and library. By leveraging its location and a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and local organizations, Benjamin Franklin Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through various extracurricular activities and a structured academic approach, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Elementary at (951) 571-6502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverside, CA 92508-3256
(951) 571-6502
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Riverside, CA with about 815 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Riverside Unified
- Total Students:
- 815
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 815 students
- White
- 42.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.0%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.