Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)

22120 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

www.bfcsaz.com/crismon

Charter School 834 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Charter School (BFCS) - Crismon is a tuition-free public charter school located in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates under the broader BFCS network, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on a "back-to-basics" academic approach. Their curriculum is rooted in traditional values and high academic standards, utilizing a core knowledge-based model designed to ensure that students build a strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and the sciences.

Beyond academics, the Crismon campus places a significant focus on character education and civic responsibility. The school fosters a structured environment intended to promote discipline, patriotism, and respect, often integrating historical studies and moral development into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and encouraging active parent involvement, BFCS - Crismon seeks to create a collaborative community where students are prepared for higher education through rigorous study and a supportive, values-driven culture.

834

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	149
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	61
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
591 (70.9%)
Hispanic
149 (17.9%)
Two or More
61 (7.3%)
Asian
14 (1.7%)
Black
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)987-0722
Website:	http://www.bfcsaz.com/crismon
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
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 126

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 117