FRANKLIN BENJAMIN SCHOOL

Franklin Benjamin Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 966 students offering grade levels from 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 52 teachers, Franklin Benjamin Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 5735 Rising Sun Ave in the Lawndale neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves as a public primary education institution within the School District of Philadelphia. The school provides a traditional K-5 educational environment, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development for the local community. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the daily lives of families in the 19120 zip code, offering a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions.

The school operates with a commitment to the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing the standard district curriculum while striving to foster a supportive academic culture. Its location on Rising Sun Avenue makes it a highly accessible landmark for the surrounding residential area. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Benjamin Franklin Elementary emphasizes student growth through various instructional programs and community-based initiatives, serving as a hub for early childhood education and neighborhood engagement in North Philadelphia.

For more information, contact Franklin Benjamin Sch at (215) 728-5017 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.