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Ben Franklin Elementary School

500 PARKHURST BLVD BUFFALO NY 14223

About Ben Franklin Elementary School

Ben Franklin Elementary School, situated at 500 Parkhurst Blvd in Buffalo, NY, is a public school for grades K–4. It serves 459 students in a large suburban area.

The school has 50 full-time certified teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. There is also one counselor available. Around 22% of the students are at grade level in math, and 27% are at grade level in reading. Minorities make up 40% of the student population, and 58% of students come from low-income homes. The student body is 52% female and 48% male.

Ben Franklin Elementary is ranked between #1785-2380 in New York elementary schools, and #4/5 in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. The school focuses on student development and basic learning. Ben Franklin Elementary aims to build a diverse community. The school seeks to boost student learning and get them ready for later education.

Contact Information

Address

500 PARKHURST BLVD BUFFALO NY 14223

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Phone

(716) 874-8415

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
459
Total Students
$92196
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ben Franklin Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM -3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 60.3%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic 11.3%
Black 11.5%
Two+ Races 10.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
60.3%
Asian
5.7%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
11.5%
Two+ Races
10.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 459
51.6%
237 Female
48.4%
222 Male

Student Population

459 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Ben Franklin Elementary recently had its yearly Field Day, with outdoor games like a bounce house obstacle course to encourage fitness and school spirit. The school also organized Lunch with a Cop for first graders to build stronger community relationships. Support from 166 DonorsChoose donors funded 38 classroom projects, providing technology, books, and art supplies for students.

FAQ

1-How does Ben Franklin Elementary School keep students safe?

Ans-Ben Franklin Elementary School keeps students safe by having locked entrances, keeping an eye on kids in classrooms, and training staff on what to do in emergencies.

2-What tech tools do students use at Ben Franklin Elementary School?

Ans-At Ben Franklin Elementary School, students learn with computers, tablets, and learning software.

3-How can parents help out with events at Ben Franklin Elementary School?

Ans-Parents can get involved by volunteering, going to events, and being part of the parent-teacher groups.

4-How much do the before- and after-school programs cost at Ben Franklin Elementary School

Ans-Ben Franklin Elementary School has before- and after-school programs that don't cost too much. The price changes based on the program and days.

5-Can you get financial aid at Ben Franklin Elementary School?

Ans-Yes, Ben Franklin Elementary School has aid or waivers for students who can get them.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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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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