Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Tel:
(818) 243-1809
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves 634 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 634 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1451 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Benjamin Franklin Elementary 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 | 683 students
0.8 miles
1540 Fifth St.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 243-4279 0.8 K-6 683 - Burbank William Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
0.8 miles
349 W. Valencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-5477 0.8 K-5 482 - Burbank Burbank Usd Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 21 students
1.2 miles
223 E. Santa Anita Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4693 1.2 7-12 21 - Glendale Balboa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 830 students
1.4 miles
1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-1801 1.4 K-6 830 - Burbank Joaquin Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 747 students
1.4 miles
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460 1.4 K-5 747
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