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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, New York · LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students466
Student:Teacher11.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
466
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
22%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, New York. The school enrolls 466 students. It is part of the LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36119
CityYORKTOWN HEIGHTS
ZIP10598
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361662001471

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment466
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.8%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native69.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
17.8%
Black
5.1%
Asian
5.1%
Two+
2.4%
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 %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)