BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.binghamtonschools.org

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

399

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	99
Black	112
Asian	3
Two or More	44

White
141 (35.3 %)
Black
112 (28.1 %)
Hispanic
99 (24.8 %)
Two or More
44 (11.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)762-8344
Website:	http://www.binghamtonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52