Benjamin Franklin

1905 Spring Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin School, located on Spring Road in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves as a vital educational hub within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school provides instruction for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a structured learning environment designed to meet the academic and social needs of a diverse urban student population. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays an active role in the local community, striving to prepare students for high school success through a blend of core curriculum standards and various support services.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth and character development. By offering a range of grade levels under one roof, Benjamin Franklin provides a consistent educational experience that allows for long-term mentorship between staff and students. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on integrating technology and literacy into the classroom to help students navigate the challenges of a modern academic landscape while maintaining strong ties to the families residing in the 44109 zip code.

364

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	100
Black	136
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	3

Black
136 (37.4%)
Hispanic
100 (27.5%)
White
93 (25.5%)
Two or More
26 (7.1%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Cleveland Municipal
Phone:	(216)838-3150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 32