Franklin Elementary School
Tel:
(908)789-4590
- Franklin Elementary School serves 585 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Franklin Elementary School's student population of 585 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 | 585 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #83 out of 2,236 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 85% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westfield Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Roosevelt Intermediate School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Roosevelt Intermediate School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westfield Roosevelt Intermediate School Grades: 6-8 | 750 students
0.4 miles
301 Clark St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908)789-4560 0.4 6-8 750 - Scotch Plains Hillcrest Academy-north Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 80 students
0.7 miles
2630 Plainfield Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908)233-9366 0.7 9-12 80 - Westfield Mckinley Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 360 students
0.9 miles
500 First St
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908)789-4555 0.9 1-5 360 - Westfield Wilson Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 388 students
1.0 miles
301 Linden Ave
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908)789-4605 1.0 1-5 388 - Westfield Westfield Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1879 students
1.1 miles
550 Dorian Rd
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908)789-4500 1.1 9-12 1879
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