BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY with about 528 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving as part of the Lakeland Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

As a prominent fixture in the Lakeland school system, Benjamin Franklin Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the district. The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student achievement. Through its commitment to high educational standards and inclusive practices, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (914) 245-7444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3477 KAMHI DR
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598-9999
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
41.01
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 528 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.2%
Hispanic/Latino
15.3%
Black or African American
6.3%
Asian
4.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

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.