Ben Franklin Academy
Tel:
(720)383-4519
- Ben Franklin Academy serves 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ben Franklin Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Ben Franklin Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ben Franklin Academy's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 903 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ben Franklin Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ben Franklin Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #204 out of 1718 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County School District No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ben Franklin Academy is Littleton High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Littleton Prep Charter School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Centennial Academy Of Fine Arts Education (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Village At North Grades: PK | 449 students
0.3 miles
1907 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, CO 80120
(303)347-6980 0.3 PK 449 - Littleton Centennial Academy Of Fine Arts Education Grades: K-5 | 539 students
0.8 miles
3306 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303)347-4425 0.8 K-5 539 - Littleton Littleton Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 612 students
0.8 miles
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303)734-1995 0.8 PK-8 612 - Littleton Moody Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
1.0 miles
6390 South Windermere Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303)347-4600 1.0 PK-5 377 - Littleton Goddard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
1.2 miles
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303)347-7850 1.2 6-8 765
School Reviews
| 5 Great school! Really liking it so far. Kind of drive for us, but worth it. The requirement for parent involvement is a little of a hassle, but obviously is a huge benefit to the kids. This is our second year at BFA. My child is in 1st grade. - Posted by Parent - Anonymous parent |
| 2 it's an ok school but mean teacher and to much homework. - Posted by Student/Alumni - declan andrews |
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