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.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598-9999
(914) 245-7444
http://www.lakelandschools.org
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- 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
* 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 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.