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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
78%
14%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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