BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and school district, located in PUEBLO, CO with about 406 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 1315 Horseshoe Drive in Pueblo, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pueblo School District 60. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing local resources, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to create a strong sense of community by encouraging active parent and guardian involvement. The school typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to keep students engaged and motivated. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a structured approach to learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Pueblo neighborhood it serves.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 549-7540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1315 HORSESHOE DRIVE
PUEBLO, CO 81001-2060
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PUEBLO, CO with about 406 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
406
Teachers:
24.65
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 406 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.7%
White
22.2%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.