BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District school district, located in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 391 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 36 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 Pennsauken, New Jersey, serving students in the Pennsauken School District. Situated on Irving Avenue, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational instruction in core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools within the Pennsauken district, it aims to foster an inclusive learning environment that supports student growth and prepares children for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Benjamin Franklin Elementary emphasizes the holistic development of its student body by promoting social-emotional learning and community engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and school events designed to involve parents and neighbors, reinforcing the partnership between the home and the classroom. By maintaining a focus on character education and skill-building, the school strives to provide a stable, supportive atmosphere where young learners can achieve their potential within the Pennsauken public education system.
For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (856) 662-6455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109-3173
(856) 662-6455
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENNSAUKEN, NJ with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 targeted assistance 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 391 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.8%
- Black or African American
- 25.6%
- White
- 13.8%
- Asian
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.