Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Tel:
(818)243-1809
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1444 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 58% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is Burbank Usd Community Day (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Burbank Usd Community Day (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 660 students
0.8 miles
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818)243-4279 0.8 K-6 660 - Burbank William Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
0.8 miles
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818)558-5477 0.8 K-5 466 - Burbank Burbank Usd Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 25 students
1.2 miles
223 E. Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818)558-4693 1.2 7-12 25 - Glendale Balboa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 809 students
1.4 miles
1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818)241-1801 1.4 K-6 809 - Burbank Joaquin Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 776 students
1.4 miles
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818)558-5460 1.4 K-5 776
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