Franklin Elementary School
Tel:
(201) 385-8581
Franklin Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Franklin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 0.63, 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 | #534 out of 2239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 27% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 29% |
| Black | 6% | 15% |
| White | 8% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bergenfield Borough 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 Bergenfield High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roy W. Brown Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bergenfield Bergenfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,174 student
0.3 miles
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600 0.3 9-12 1,174 - Bergenfield Roy W. Brown Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 836 students
0.5 miles
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847 0.5 6-8 836 - Bergenfield Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 294 students
0.5 miles
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771 0.5 K-5 294 - New Milford David E. Owens Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 523 students
0.7 miles
470 Marion Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 265-8661 0.7 6-8 523 - Bergenfield Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
0.8 miles
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759 0.8 PK-5 396
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