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Ben Franklin Elementary School

500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ben Franklin Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ben Franklin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ben Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ben Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
459 students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ben Franklin Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Ben Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Franklin Elementary School part of?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Franklin Elementary School located?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Lincoln Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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