Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District)

500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038

www.bfccps.org

Charter School 862 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Founded on the principles of a classical education, the school emphasizes a structured, content-rich curriculum that prioritizes core subjects, including mathematics, science, and the humanities. Its educational model is designed to foster academic excellence while instilling virtues such as integrity, diligence, and respect, drawing inspiration from the classical tradition of developing well-rounded, critical thinkers.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, BFCCPS places a significant emphasis on community and character development. The school operates with a commitment to high standards for both student behavior and instructional quality, encouraging active parental involvement to support the learning environment. By combining a traditional approach to schooling with the accountability and accessibility of the public charter system, BFCCPS aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also for responsible citizenship.

862

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	541
Hispanic	40
Black	27
Asian	196
Two or More	38
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	10

White
541 (62.8 %)
Asian
196 (22.7 %)
Hispanic
40 (4.6 %)
Two or More
38 (4.4 %)
Black
27 (3.1 %)
American Indian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District)
Phone:	(508)541-3434
Website:	http://www.bfccps.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 95

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 92