BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER

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510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, located in North Miami, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a foundational educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years. Its location on NW 12th Avenue places it within a diverse urban community, and as a district-run institution, it adheres to the standardized curriculum and academic policies set forth by the state of Florida.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its students during their formative years. By offering a K-8 model, Benjamin Franklin allows for a consistent educational experience, enabling students to remain in a familiar environment as they transition from primary to secondary education. The school maintains an official web presence through the district’s portal, where parents and community members can access information regarding school programs, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student success.

510

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	90
Black	411
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
411 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
90 (17.6 %)
White
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)681-3547
Website:	http://benfranklinelem.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	82
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	47.8%
Male	266	52.2%

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