BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY

BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 903 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY (BFA) is a tuition-free, Pre-K through 8th-grade public charter school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Founded on the principle of academic excellence, the school emphasizes a robust core curriculum that integrates the Core Knowledge sequence, which aims to provide students with a broad base of cultural and academic literacy. BFA is known for its strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to equip students with the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for a rapidly evolving global economy.

The school community operates on a philosophy that encourages high expectations for both academics and character development. By maintaining a structured environment and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY seeks to create a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and sports, all designed to support the development of "well-balanced" students who are prepared to succeed in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY at (720) 383-4519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2270 PLAZA DR
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-1501
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BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY is a public Charter school in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 903 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Total Students:
903
Teachers:
44.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 903 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Asian
5.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Black or African American
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.