P.S. 055 Benjamin Franklin

P.S. 055 Benjamin Franklin is an elementary school in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has an enrollment of over 400 students, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While state test scores for English Language Arts and Math proficiency are well below citywide averages, indicating an area for academic growth, the school maintains an excellent 0% suspension rate. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, reporting high satisfaction with their children's education and praising teachers and staff for their respectful, helpful, and supportive approach. The school actively collaborates with community partners such as Montefiore Medical Center for health services, SCAN Harbor for after-school programs, and Green Bronx Machine, which integrates growing and eating vegetables into the curriculum. It also provides academic intervention programs and counseling resources, and offers visual arts projects and literacy events.