BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population in the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade range, the school is part of the Newark Public Schools district, which is the largest school system in the state. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the core academic standards of New Jersey, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, acting as a central hub for the local community. It focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school through extracurricular activities, academic interventions, and community-oriented initiatives. Like many institutions in the Newark district, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to provide equitable resources to its students to bridge achievement gaps and encourage lifelong learning within the vibrant, multi-cultural landscape of Newark.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 268-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.