Benjamin Franklin Elem School

www.d41.org

581 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located in the village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Glen Ellyn School District 41, the school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment where academic excellence is balanced with a focus on the "whole child." The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, personalized learning, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is noted for its strong parent involvement, dedicated teaching staff, and a culture that encourages both innovation and inclusivity. Beyond core academics, Benjamin Franklin offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. Its location in the established Bryant Avenue neighborhood contributes to its reputation as a central hub for families in the Glen Ellyn area, consistently maintaining high ratings for student progress and performance within the state.

581

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	53
Black	7
Asian	26
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
471 (81.1%)
Hispanic
53 (9.1%)
Asian
26 (4.5%)
Two or More
21 (3.6%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Glen Ellyn SD 41
Phone:	(630)790-6400
Website:	http://www.d41.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 106