BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3477 KAMHI DR
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598

www.lakelandschools.org

466 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving as part of the Lakeland Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

As a prominent fixture in the Lakeland school system, Benjamin Franklin Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the district. The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community, creating a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student achievement. Through its commitment to high educational standards and inclusive practices, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

466

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	128
Black	21
Asian	23
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
280 (60.1%)
Hispanic
128 (27.5%)
Asian
23 (4.9%)
Black
21 (4.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)245-7444
Website:	http://www.lakelandschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 68

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69