BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.gfschools.org/benfranklin

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

328

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	22
Black	13
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	8

White
246 (75.0 %)
Two or More
32 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
22 (6.7 %)
Black
13 (4.0 %)
American Indian
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GRAND FORKS 1
Phone:	(701)746-2250
Website:	http://www.gfschools.org/benfranklin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 28

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	158	48.2%
Male	170	51.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th