Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)

www.bfcsaz.com/gilbert

Charter School 598 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Charter School (BFCS) - Gilbert is a tuition-free, K–8 public charter school that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" academic approach. The school is well-regarded for its structured learning environment, which prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing through a traditional, teacher-led instructional model. By focusing on fundamental skills and a consistent curriculum, the school aims to create a disciplined atmosphere that prepares students for success in higher-level education.

Beyond its academic focus, BFCS - Gilbert places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of traditional values. The school community is typically characterized by a partnership between parents, staff, and students, with an emphasis on personal responsibility and respect. Its Gilbert campus is one of several locations within the Benjamin Franklin network, all of which are known for maintaining a cohesive academic culture centered on patriotism, civic duty, and the mastery of essential educational benchmarks.

598

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	153
Black	8
Asian	15
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
364 (60.9%)
Hispanic
153 (25.6%)
Two or More
54 (9.0%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
Phone:	(480)632-0722
Website:	http://www.bfcsaz.com/gilbert
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 99

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 77