Benjamin Franklin Elem School

www.molineschools.org

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located in Moline, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Moline-Coal Valley School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.

Beyond classroom instruction, Benjamin Franklin Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school culture. The staff works closely with families to ensure a holistic approach to student growth, often coordinating extracurricular activities and support services that address both the social and emotional needs of children. As a fixture in the Moline neighborhood, the school remains dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong sense of civic responsibility.

290

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

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	135
Hispanic	86
Black	46
Asian	8
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
135 (46.6%)
Hispanic
86 (29.7%)
Black
46 (15.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.1%)
Asian
8 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)

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:	Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Phone:	(309)743-1607
Website:	http://www.molineschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 39

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56