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About
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary’s mission, in tandem with community partners, parents, and guardians, is to support all children to reach for academic excellence, as well as emotional and behavioral achievement in a caring, supportive environment to prepare them for lifelong success.
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To lead our students into the best future possible by providing them with not only an education, but also love, care, and respect.
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Demographics
Student Population
- Student population at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), two or more races (15.1%), African American (12.8%). … Compare Details 93.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch.
Attendance
- Any change in your student’s daily dismissal routine MUST be called into the school. Thank you for your understanding.
Parent Involvement
- Are you interested in joining our PTO? Please check out our Facebook page!
Facilities Report – Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Test 2024
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Our History
Abraham Lincoln School
From 1921 until 1959 our building was named Abraham Lincoln School and was attended only by African American children. In 1959, the building was closed.
James Whitcomb Riley School
Due to McKeen School being closed, Abraham Lincoln School was remodeled and re-opened on February 12, 1960. Our building would be called James Whitcomb Riley school. The children, from redistricting and consolidating, would attend this school.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
August 1960, the School Board decided to rename our school to its current name, Benjamin Franklin Elementary. In the spring of 2003, the school began breaking ground to build our brand-new building. The building was finished in 2004.
Consolidation
Once again at this school site, Benjamin Franklin Elementary will be home to a consolidation. Many Deming Elementary students will join Benjamin Franklin Elementary in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year. Benjamin Franklin Elementary has a rich history of valuing education for all children.
