Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary

604 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located at 521 W. Water St. in Anaheim, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Anaheim Elementary School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on foundational academic growth and the development of essential social skills. The campus serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural character of the Anaheim area.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Franklin Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers various programs designed to support holistic development, including opportunities for parental participation and school-wide initiatives that encourage a positive school culture. By prioritizing inclusive education and a structured classroom environment, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to prepare its young students for academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

604

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	522
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
522 (86.4%)
Two or More
30 (5.0%)
White
23 (3.8%)
Asian
16 (2.6%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
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:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Anaheim Elementary
Phone:	(714)517-8905
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 106

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	46.5%
Male	323	53.5%

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