Benjamin Franklin Elementary/Middle Mathematics & Science School

Mission: Ben Franklin Elementary and Middle School's mission is to provide exposure to an authentic and meaningful learning experience that achieves excellence for all students. We envision each of our students as graduates prepared for academic success through data driven inquiry, reflective teaching, and powerful learning.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary/Middle Mathematics & Science School is an open enrollment charter school serving 747 students across two campuses in grades Pre-K through 8th. We rooted our school design in our core values of Belief, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Service (B.E.A.R.S.) - principles that align with best practices not only for student achievement but our goal of ensuring student, family, and teacher wellbeing and social-emotional growth.

Here are some key facts about us:
-We are one school at two campuses. Both of our locations are located in uptown New Orleans.
-100% of our students qualify for free lunch.
-75% of our students participate in school transportation services.
-16% of our student population has special needs.

Some of our signature programs include:
-Gifted/Talented Courses (includes Special Needs)
-Algebra I and English I Courses in 8th Grade
-Money Matters
-Starbase at Jackson Barracks
-LEAP Before You Sleep After-school Tutoring