BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Benjamin Franklin is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 597 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Benjamin Franklin has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 School, located on Spring Road in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a vital educational hub within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school provides instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and social needs of a diverse urban student population. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays an active role in the local community, striving to prepare students for high school success through a blend of core curriculum standards and various support services.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth and character development. By offering a range of grade levels under one roof, Benjamin Franklin provides a consistent educational experience that allows for long-term mentorship between staff and students. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on integrating technology and literacy into the classroom to help students navigate the challenges of a modern academic landscape while maintaining strong ties to the families residing in the 44109 zip code.

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin at (216) 838-3150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1905 Spring Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109-4460
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is a public Title I school in Cleveland, OH with about 597 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
597
Teachers:
35
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 597 students

White
45.4%
Black or African American
30.2%
Hispanic/Latino
17.9%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.