Benjamin Franklin Elementary

19661 Orange Terrace Pkwy.
Riverside, CA 92508

812 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

812

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	344
Black	40
Asian	114
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
344 (42.4 %)
White
263 (32.4 %)
Asian
114 (14.0 %)
Two or More
47 (5.8 %)
Black
40 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)571-6502
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 122

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 118