BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BINGHAMTON, NY with about 489 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 45 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 Southside neighborhood of Binghamton, New York. Serving students in the Binghamton City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district-wide mission, the school focuses on preparing its diverse student population for future success by integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of instructional strategies tailored to meet individual needs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the resources and oversight of the Binghamton City School District. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, district policies, and updates on academic programs. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term achievement for its elementary-aged learners.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (607) 762-8344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

262 CONKLIN AVE
BINGHAMTON, NY 13903-2399
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BINGHAMTON, NY with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 489 students

White
38.7%
Black or African American
28.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.3%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.