Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Benjamin 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
473 students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 473 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
