Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Merced, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a suburban public school in Merced, California that is part of Merced City School District. It serves 568 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.0:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 6

568 Students

27 Teachers

2736 Franklin Rd

Merced, CA 95348 View local requests

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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Demographics

85%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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