Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ben Franklin Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ben Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School?
344 students attend Ben Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ben Franklin Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Elementary School?
Ben Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Ben Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Ben Franklin Elementary School part of?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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