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Franklin Elementary School

85 Curtis Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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Franklin Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Franklin Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

350 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1577 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

36%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

45%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

18%

15%

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White

29%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bloomfield Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

350 students attend Franklin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?

Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?

Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?

Franklin Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 350 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education