BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SCHOOL

Benjamin Franklin Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrisburg City SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 804 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 57 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 1205 N 6th Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Harrisburg School District. The school is situated in a central area of the city and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools in the district, it aims to provide a structured learning environment that supports student development from their early primary years through the transition to middle school.

As part of the Harrisburg School District, Benjamin Franklin School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and academic growth. The school typically offers various support services to assist students with diverse learning needs, alongside programs intended to foster social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on consistent instruction and district-wide curriculum standards, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and to equip them with the essential skills needed for their ongoing educational journey.

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Sch at (717) 703-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.