Benjamin Franklin Elementary

benfranklin.cnusd.k12.ca.us

708 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary, located in Corona, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of one of California’s larger school districts, Benjamin Franklin Elementary provides students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both rigorous academics and extracurricular opportunities. With its central location on Oak Avenue, the campus serves as a neighborhood hub where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to promote a positive school culture. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school events can find detailed information on their official website at [www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/bfes](http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/bfes).

708

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	344
Black	21
Asian	84
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
344 (48.6 %)
White
218 (30.8 %)
Asian
84 (11.9 %)
Two or More
38 (5.4 %)
Black
21 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Corona-Norco Unified
Phone:	(951)739-5645
Website:	http://benfranklin.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	105
Grade 6	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	50.4%
Male	351	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)