BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

CALLE JOSE I QUINTON #82
COAMO, PR 00769

103 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Benjamin Franklin school, located at Calle José I. Quinton #82 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, is a public educational institution serving the local community. Situated in the heart of Coamo—a town known for its historic charm and thermal springs—the school operates under the jurisdiction of the Puerto Rico Department of Education. It primarily serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on providing a foundational education in core subjects such as Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies, while adhering to the island's standardized curriculum.

As a community-focused institution, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of the youth in the 00769 area. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the cultural values and traditions associated with Coamo. The facility remains an essential part of the town’s educational infrastructure, striving to prepare students for their transition to higher levels of schooling while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present within the Puerto Rican public education system.

103

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	103

Hispanic
103 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)825-1284
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 44

Ungraded 14