Benjamin Franklin Elementary: K-6 Public School in Glendale (2026 List)

About Benjamin Franklin Elementary

Benjamin Franklin Elementary is a public school in Glendale, California, that is part of the Glendale Unified School District. It serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has about 626 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1, which is in line with district averages. Benjamin Franklin Elementary follows California's state standards-based curriculum, which means that English Language Arts and Math are the main subjects taught. The school puts a lot of emphasis on helping English language learners, structured math lessons, and reading and writing skills. The student body is made up of people from a wide range of ethnic groups, including White, Hispanic, Asian, and others. Reported data shows that about 72% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and about 69% meet standards in Mathematics. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the amount of money the district gets. Benjamin Franklin Elementary is in a residential neighborhood in Glendale where the median home price is pretty high. It is seen as a stable community school that always puts student achievement and growth first.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%

Reading 72%

State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 72% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

626

Total Students

$108266

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 57.35%

Asian 2.56%

Hispanic 28.59%

Black 1.12%

Two+ Races 10.06%

Native Am. 0.32%

White

57.35%

Asian

2.56%

Hispanic

28.59%

Black

1.12%

Two+ Races

10.06%

Native Am.

0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 626

50.16%

314 Female

49.84%

312 Male

Student Population

626 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Benjamin Franklin Elementary Contact Information

Address

1610 Lake St., Glendale, CA, 91201

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Phone

(818) 243-1809

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Website

gusd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benjamin Franklin Elementary just had a Family STEAM Night, where students and their families could do hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities together.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Benjamin Franklin Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school usually has a PTA that helps with events, raises money, and gets families involved.

Q2. Do field trips help with learning?

Ans. Yes, field trips can be planned to help students learn more in the classroom and give them real-world experiences.

Q3. What kinds of things can you find in the library?

Yes. The school library usually has a lot of books, digital resources, and reading programs to help kids learn to read.

Q4. Is there help for students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, students who need extra help may be able to get intervention programs and extra help with their lessons.

Q5. What does the school do about students who are late or absent?

Ans. The district sets the rules for attendance, and parents are expected to let the school office know right away if their child is going to be late.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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