Ben Franklin Kdg Center serves 267 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ben Franklin Kdg Center?
267 students attend Ben Franklin Kdg Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ben Franklin Kdg Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Kdg Center?
Ben Franklin Kdg Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin Kdg Center offer ?
Ben Franklin Kdg Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Ben Franklin Kdg Center part of?
Ben Franklin Kdg Center is part of Pittston Area School District.
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