Ben Franklin is a Title I school; with over half of the student population coming from low income households. And uniquely enough it is one of only two International Baccalaureate (IB) elementary schools in the Valley. An International Baccalaureate (IB) school is dedicated as a global leader in international education-developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people. The curriculum empower school-aged students to take ownership in their own learning and help them develop future-ready skills to make a difference and thrive in a world that changes fast.

Benjamin Franklin's core curriculum focuses on education that enables students to make sense of the complexities of the world around them, as well as equipping them with the skills and dispositions needed for taking responsible action for the future. Thus creating a foundation of support and effective, evidence-based educational strategies that close the achievement gap and enable the students to meet the state's challenging academic standards. The school is there to provide a quality education for the students and to aid parents and guardians in their students' educational journey.