Franklin Elementary School

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  • Franklin Elementary School serves 569 students in grades 1-5.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the NJ average of 13:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 52%.
  • Franklin Elementary School operates within the Westfield School District.

School Overview

  • The student population of 569 students has declined by 10% over five years.
  • The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grades Offered Grades 1-5
Total Students 569 students
Franklin Elementary School Total Students (1987-2015)
Gender % Franklin Elementary School Gender
Total Classroom Teachers 43 teachers
Franklin Elementary School Total Teachers (1987-2015)
Students by Grade Franklin Elementary School Student By Grade

School Comparison

  • The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
This School (NJ) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 13:1
Franklin Elementary School Student Teacher Ratio (1988-2015)
Asian
8%
10%
Franklin Elementary School Asian Students (1990-2015)
Hispanic
4%
25%
Franklin Elementary School Black Students (1990-2015)
Black		 n/a
16%
Franklin Elementary School Black Students (1989-2014)
White
87%
48%
Franklin Elementary School White Students (1990-2015)
Hawaiian		 n/a n/a
Franklin Elementary School Hawaiian Students (2009-2010)
Two or more races
1%
1%
Franklin Elementary School Two Or More Races Students (2012-2015)
All Ethnic Groups Franklin Elementary School All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown NJ All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score
The chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.		 0.24 0.42
Franklin Elementary School Diversity Score (1987-2015)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.		 n/a
31%
Franklin Elementary School Eligible for Free Lunch (1991-2011)
Eligible for Reduced
Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.		 n/a
5%
Franklin Elementary School Eligible for Reduced Lunch (2000-2004)

District Comparison

  • Westfield School District's student population of 6,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The revenue/student of $16,903 in this district is less than the state average of $21,422. The district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four years.
  • The district's spending/student of $17,445 is less than the state average of $21,053. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four years.
School District Name Westfield School District
Number of Schools
Managed
10
 2
Number of Students Managed 6,264 954
Westfield School District Students Managed (1988-2014)
District Total Revenue $105 MM $20 MM
Westfield School District District Total Revenue (1990-2014)
District Spending $109 MM $20 MM
Westfield School District District Spending (1990-2014)
District Revenue / Student $16,903 $21,422
Westfield School District District Revenue / Student (1992-2014)
District Spending / Student $17,445 $21,053
Westfield School District District Spending / Student (1992-2014)
School Statewide Testing View Education Department Test Scores
Source: 2015 (latest year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education

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  • Westfield Roosevelt Intermediate School
    Grades: 6-8 | 731 students
    0.4 miles
    301 Clark St
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    (908)789-4560    0.46-8731
  • Scotch PlainsHillcrest Academy-north High SchoolAlternative School
    Grades: 9-12 | 85 students
    0.7 miles
    2630 Plainfield Avenue
    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    (908)233-9366    0.79-1285
  • WestfieldMckinley Elementary School
    Grades: 1-5 | 344 students
    0.9 miles
    500 First St
    Westfield, NJ 07090
    (908)789-4555    0.91-5344
  • WestfieldWilson Elementary School
    Grades: 1-5 | 385 students
    1 miles
    301 Linden Ave
    Westfield, NJ 07090
    (908)789-4605    11-5385
  • WestfieldWestfield Senior High School
    Grades: 9-12 | 1854 students
    1.1 miles
    550 Dorian Rd
    Westfield, NJ 07090
    (908)789-4500    1.19-121854

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Quick Stats
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Students: 569 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
  • Diversity score: 0.24
  • District spending/student: $17,445
Did You Know?
New Jersey public schools have a diversity scoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. of 0.42, which is higher than the national average of 0.31. The most diverse school district in New Jersey is The Learning Community Charter School District. Read more about public school diversity statistics in New Jersey or national school diversity statistics.
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