Ben Franklin Elementary

www.franklin.k12.wi.us

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Franklin Elementary is a public school located in Franklin, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Franklin Public School District. Situated at 7620 S 83rd St, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its focus on student achievement and modern educational practices. By leveraging a variety of curriculum resources and extracurricular opportunities, Ben Franklin Elementary encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, specific academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official website at [www.franklin.k12.wi.us](http://www.franklin.k12.wi.us) serves as the primary resource for news and school-home communication.

308

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	54
Black	2
Asian	29
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
211 (68.5%)
Hispanic
54 (17.5%)
Asian
29 (9.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Franklin Public School District
Phone:	(414)529-8270
Website:	http://www.franklin.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 34

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46