Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
136 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of Royal Oak Schools.

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