PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 637 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 50 teachers, PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

P.S. 55, also known as the Benjamin Franklin School, is a public elementary school located in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into its urban neighborhood, operating under the New York City Department of Education. The school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for a diverse student population.

As part of the NYC public school system, P.S. 55 is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for middle school transitions. The school typically offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to bolster literacy and mathematics skills while encouraging student participation in arts and enrichment activities. Located on St. Paul’s Place, it remains a central institution for local families, striving to promote equity and achievement within its district.

For more information, contact PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN at (718) 681-6227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.