Ben Franklin Academy

Charter School 956 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ben Franklin Academy (BFA) is a tuition-free, Pre-K through 8th-grade public charter school located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Founded on the principle of academic excellence, the school emphasizes a robust core curriculum that integrates the Core Knowledge sequence, which aims to provide students with a broad base of cultural and academic literacy. BFA is known for its strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to equip students with the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for a rapidly evolving global economy.

The school community operates on a philosophy that encourages high expectations for both academics and character development. By maintaining a structured environment and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, Ben Franklin Academy seeks to create a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and sports, all designed to support the development of "well-balanced" students who are prepared to succeed in high school and beyond.

956

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Franklin Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	730
Hispanic	113
Black	6
Asian	35
Two or More	68
American Indian	4

White
730 (76.4%)
Hispanic
113 (11.8%)
Two or More
68 (7.1%)
Asian
35 (3.7%)
Black
6 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(720)383-4519
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 88