Benjamin Franklin El Sch

www.bpsd.org

338 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bethel Park School District. As part of a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education. It fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help young students transition through their early academic years while building essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Bethel Park community, emphasizing a partnership between educators, families, and students to encourage active engagement and school spirit. By leveraging the resources of the larger school district, Benjamin Franklin Elementary offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. For those interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative updates, the Bethel Park School District maintains a centralized website at [www.bpsd.org](http://www.bpsd.org).

338

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	21
Two or More	16

White
273 (80.8%)
Hispanic
23 (6.8%)
Asian
21 (6.2%)
Two or More
16 (4.7%)
Black
5 (1.5%)

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:	Bethel Park SD
Phone:	(412)854-8741
Website:	http://www.bpsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 72

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 60