Ben Franklin Elementary School

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

259

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	4
Black	16
Two or More	36

White
203 (78.4 %)
Two or More
36 (13.9 %)
Black
16 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.5 %)

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:	Newark City
Phone:	(740)670-7340
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46