Overview
Benjamin Franklin School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Meriden, Connecticut. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the Meriden School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMeriden School District
County9170
CityMeriden
ZIP06450
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090240000439
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment350
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %71%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)