Ben Franklin School (Closed 2006)

Ben Franklin School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ben Franklin School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
78%
14%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ben Franklin School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ben Franklin School?
304 students attend Ben Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ben Franklin School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ben Franklin School offer ?
Ben Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ben Franklin School part of?
Ben Franklin School is part of Harrisburg City School District.

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