Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School serves 590 students in grades 1-5.
Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 590 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Rankings
Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #110 out of 2239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 29% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 82% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westfield Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin Elementary School is Hillcrest Academy-north (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roosevelt Intermediate School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Westfield Roosevelt Intermediate School Math: 71% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 780 students10
0.4 miles
301 Clark St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560 0.4 6-8 780 - Scotch Plains Hillcrest Academy-north Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 85 students
0.7 miles
2630 Plainfield Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-9366 0.7 9-12 85 - Westfield Mckinley Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 1-5 | 341 students10
0.9 miles
500 First St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4555 0.9 1-5 341 - Westfield Wilson Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 1-5 | 365 students10
1.0 miles
301 Linden Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605 1 1-5 365 - Westfield Westfield Senior High School Math: 59% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,913 student10
1.1 miles
550 Dorian Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500 1.1 9-12 1,913
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