Benjamin Franklin School

www.meridenk12.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin School, located at 426 West Main Street in Meriden, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Meriden Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a supportive foundation for children during their formative years by emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community and partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Meriden area. The institution utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular initiatives to help students reach their full potential, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. With a focus on inclusive practices, Benjamin Franklin School strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best within a structured and caring learning environment.

357

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	183
Black	47
Asian	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
183 (51.3%)
White
95 (26.6%)
Black
47 (13.2%)
Two or More
26 (7.3%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)235-7997
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 2

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 63