BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.ktufsd.org

459 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ben Franklin Elementary School, located at 500 Parkhurst Blvd in Buffalo, NY, is a prominent institution within the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger district framework, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ben Franklin Elementary is integrated into the broader Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda educational system, which prioritizes technological integration, student wellness, and community involvement. The school serves as a hub for elementary-age learners in the area, striving to prepare them for middle school transitions by fostering essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about specific programs, school calendars, and district resources by visiting their official website at http://www.ktufsd.org.

459

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	52
Black	53
Asian	26
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (60.3 %)
Black
53 (11.5 %)
Hispanic
52 (11.3 %)
Two or More
50 (10.9 %)
Asian
26 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)874-8415
Website:	http://www.ktufsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 105