Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, MA

At a glance

Reported students

898

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

76.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts elementary enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

898

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: 898 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 817
Teachers (FTE): 57.5
Student–teacher ratio: 14.2:1

What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Franklin. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District). NCES reports 898 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.2%) and Asian (23.9%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.6%
Students with disabilities: 14.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2.6
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.8

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White58.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Black3%
Asian23.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School Elementary · Bellingham	PK–03	385	3.9 mi
Leo A. Savoie School Elementary · Woonsocket	KG–05	380	4.7 mi
Stall Brook Elementary · Bellingham	PK–03	280	4.8 mi
Delaney Elementary · Wrentham	PK–03	601	4.9 mi
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus Elementary · Woonsocket	PK–05	669	4.9 mi
RISE Prep Lower Academy School Elementary · Charter · RISE Prep Academies	KG–08	573	5.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School serve?

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District).

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School reported 898 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 817 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?

The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 898 students and 76.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in?

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is part of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District), based in Franklin, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School (3.9 mi), Leo A. Savoie School (4.7 mi), Stall Brook (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.