BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACAD

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACAD is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MUSKOGEE school district, located in Muskogee, OK with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACAD has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 SCIENCE ACADemy (BFSA), located in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is a specialized magnet school within the Muskogee Public Schools district that focuses on fostering academic excellence through a rigorous, science-integrated curriculum. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school is designed to engage young learners through hands-on inquiry, problem-solving, and a project-based approach to education. By emphasizing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles, the academy aims to build a strong foundational knowledge base while nurturing critical thinking skills that prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its core focus on science, BFSA maintains a commitment to creating a well-rounded educational environment that promotes both intellectual curiosity and character development. The school utilizes a unique learning model that often involves collaborative classrooms and high expectations for student achievement, drawing families from across the district who are looking for a more specialized academic experience. By leveraging the resources of the Muskogee Public Schools system, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACADemy functions as a premier hub for elementary-level discovery, aiming to equip its students with the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACAD at (918) 684-3870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Virgil Matthews Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401-4401
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCIENCE ACAD is a public Title I school in Muskogee, OK with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MUSKOGEE
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
24.65
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

* 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 374 students

Black or African American
32.4%
Two or more races
27.5%
White
19.0%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
8.6%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.