Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Binghamton, NY · Binghamton City School District · Grades PK-5
2,093rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 10%· Stable
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 2,093rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 10th in 2025.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 420 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.6% | 39.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 33.0% | 24.8% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.4% | 22.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 11.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Typical home value $187K in zip 13903 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Calvin Coolidge SchoolBinghamton City School District · 1.1 mi away1,925th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 2Macarthur SchoolBinghamton City School District · 1.6 mi away1,864th of 2,326
ELA 38% · Math 40% - 1Theodore Roosevelt SchoolBinghamton City School District · 1.7 mi away2,257th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 5Horace Mann SchoolBinghamton City School District · 2 mi away1,229th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 59% - 6Thomas Jefferson SchoolBinghamton City School District · 2.6 mi away973rd of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 60% - 3Woodrow Wilson SchoolBinghamton City School District · 2.8 mi away1,680th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 40% - –Port Dickinson Elementary SchoolChenango Valley Central School District · 2.9 mi away
- 6Vestal Hills Elementary SchoolVestal Central School District · 3.3 mi away1,041st of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of the Binghamton City School District district in Binghamton, New York.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 2,093rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
White 39%, Black 25%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 11% (420 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 13903 is $187K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.