BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCHOOL
Benjamin Franklin School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Meriden School District school district, located in Meriden, CT with about 359 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 29 teachers, Benjamin Franklin School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 School, located at 426 West Main Street in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a supportive foundation for children during their formative years by emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community and partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Meriden area. The institution utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular initiatives to help students reach their full potential, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. With a focus on inclusive practices, Benjamin Franklin School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best within a structured and caring learning environment.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin School at (203) 235-7997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meriden, CT 06450-3802
(203) 235-7997
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meriden, CT with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meriden School District
- Total Students:
- 359
- Teachers:
- 29.59
- 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
* 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 359 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.4%
- White
- 29.2%
- Black or African American
- 11.4%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.