What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary School serve?

Ben Franklin Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Newark area.

Where is Ben Franklin Elementary School located?

Ben Franklin Elementary School is a urban school in Newark, OH.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary School is 15.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Newark, OH?

Schools in Newark include Ben Franklin Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Newark area.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

274

Student:Teacher

15.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Newark City

Econ. Disadvantaged

90.5%

Phone

(740)670-7340

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Chronic Absenteeism

24.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1

Better than average in OH

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

251

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,646

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,778

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,294

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 40%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$321,956

+1.1% 1yr+34.2% 5yr

Columbus, OH metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Uninsured residents

6.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,868

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,722

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

490 (28%)

Other Health Impairment

369 (21%)

Speech/Language Impairment

331 (19%)

Autism

187 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

123 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

108 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

265

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Franklin Elementary School

Ben Franklin Elementary School currently enrolls 274 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in OH.

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