Located on Lake Street, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School offers classes for students in kindergarten to sixth grade. With over 600 students and 24 full-time teachers, this public elementary school currently maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 25-to-1.
Designated as an International Foreign Language Academy Magnet School, the faculty gives dual immersion teaching and learning in Italian, French, Spanish and German. Weekly music classes are given for students in kindergarten through third grade while the school also offers special education programs, before and after school care and a Gifted and Talented Educational (GATE) program.
The school has two volunteer-run organizations. The Franklin Parent Teachers Association focuses on parent education, public education advocacy and community building. The Benjamin Franklin Elementary Foundation raises funds to support programs such as the music and visual arts, environmental education and community activities like Film Fest and STEAM Faire.
The school also has a commendable passion for environmental sustainability. The Franklin Green Team is a parent-led group that helps cultivate climate-ready and native plant gardens that double as outdoor classrooms. The Franklin Green Lunchroom has a waste sorting program where students learn to sort food, trash and recycling at mealtimes. Benjamin Franklin Elementary is also very proud to share that its newest building uses solar panels to lower the school's carbon footprint.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-6
1610 Lake St,
Glendale, CA
Glendale Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Vickie Atikian-aviles
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Niche Grade
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
78%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
25
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Full Time Teachers
25
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Teachers in First or Second Year
28.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
42.4%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
30.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.1%
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Female
47.9%
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White
59.9%
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Hispanic
27%
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Two or more races
10%
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Black
1%
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Asian
1%
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Filipino
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/18/2018
The school runs 4 immersion languages program which are French, Spanish, German and Italian. That's why there are lots of diversity in the school but kids have less English hours so in order to read and write in English or even targeted language would be slower from normal school. Teachers and staffs are nice. Kids are safe and plenty of schedule activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/8/2026
Franklin was once a true community school where students learned languages, culture, and values in an environment that brought families together. Unfortunately, over the past several years, the influx of parents with neurodivergent children have made it difficult for teachers to do their jobs. While...
6/4/2026
Franklin use to be a special place. Unfortunately, in the 7 years we have been there it has significantly declined. If I had a child looking to enter elementary I would not recommend Franklin. It use to be a diamond in the rough. A calm lovely environment, with parent's who really cared, and a great...
3/25/2024
Both of my kids have gone to this school and have thrived. We've been a part of the Franklin community for 9 years. Principal Kully does an incredible job, and the BFEF is the difference when compared to all other schools. The BFEF provides the international interns, which actually HALF the teacher...
3/14/2024
This is a special school but requires a very careful consideration. Grades K-3 students are supported and encouraged. The school community is strong. Academics are decent. Maths is adequate. Writing is weak. Languages are exceptional. Academics in Grades 4-6 are very weak. Students who experience le...
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Glendale, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 608 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,109,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, John Burroughs High School, Herbert Hoover High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.