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Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Ben Franklin Elementary School is located at 500 Parkhurst Boulevard in Buffalo, New York. Ben Franklin Elementary School offers an exception education opportunity for students in pre-kindergarten through 5th grades. The school provides a challenging curriculum with basic courses such as English Language Arts, mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. Along with these basic courses, Ben Franklin Elementary offers Art, physical education, music, computer instruction, and library for all grades. Third graders enjoy recorder instruction while fourth graders can begin their journey in instrumental music instruction. Fourth and fifth graders can join chorus.

Students at Ben Franklin are also eligible for advanced courses with gifted and talented programs along with several different clubs and activities including after school physical education.

The mission statement of the schools states, “Quality Education at Franklin Elementary School provides all children the opportunity to learn to the best of their ability in a safe, fun, caring environment with high academic expectations.”

The Before and After School programs at Ben Franklin Elementary School offers various experiences that build confidence and offers an opportunity for each student to grow in a variety of areas while providing a personal connection within the student body and staff. Some of the opportunities Ben Franklin has available include foreign languages, art club, sports, exercise, board games, crafts, music, and math games.


Overview

Ben Franklin Elementary School

Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District

500 Parkhurst Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14223

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Mid-Size City (City: Small)

716-874-8415 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5

Principal: Patricia Kosis

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th
72748887899395

Additional Student Information

Total Students
598
Attendance Rate
96%
Suspensions
1
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
16.6
Free Lunch
134
Reduced Lunch
59
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
0
Other Full Time Professional Staff
1
Full Time Teachers
37
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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