BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND FORKS 1 school district, located in Grand Forks, ND with about 370 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 28 teachers, BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is part of the Grand Forks Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future success while encouraging them to become engaged members of their local community.
In addition to its core educational programs, Ben Franklin Elementary places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and forward-thinking, utilizing various resources to meet the unique needs of its student body. Through its commitment to character development and academic excellence, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 746-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 746-2250
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grand Forks, ND with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- GRAND FORKS 1
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 28.2
- 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
- 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 370 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.