BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ben Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark City school district, located in Newark, OH with about 397 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 20 teachers, Ben Franklin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Ben Franklin Elementary School, located at 533 Beacon Rd in Newark, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Newark City School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community. It emphasizes core curriculum subjects while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.
Like many schools within the Newark City School District, Ben Franklin Elementary typically prioritizes inclusive learning and community engagement to help students reach their potential. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school aims to create a stable and encouraging atmosphere for young learners. Prospective parents or visitors interested in specific programming, extracurricular opportunities, or current academic rankings are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the official Newark City Schools website.
For more information, contact Ben Franklin Elementary School at (740) 670-7340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, OH 43055-5295
(740) 670-7340
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, OH with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark City
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 20.4
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 397 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Two or more races
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.