Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frenchtown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frenchtown Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Frenchtown, NJ, approximately 1.2 square miles in size, with typical driving times of 5-10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone boundary. The furthest edge of the zone is 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frenchtown Elementary School's student population of 97 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frenchtown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frenchtown Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown Elementary School's ranking?
Frenchtown Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frenchtown Elementary School often compared to?
Frenchtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingwood Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?
97 students attend Frenchtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Frenchtown Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frenchtown Elementary School offer ?
Frenchtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frenchtown Elementary School part of?
Frenchtown Elementary School is part of Frenchtown Borough School District.
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