Ben Franklin Elementary School vs. Lawrenceville Elementary School
Should I attend Ben Franklin Elementary School or Lawrenceville Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ben Franklin 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
344 students
293 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1058 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
57
Kindergarten Students
76
50
Grade 1 Students
79
61
Grade 2 Students
75
53
Grade 3 Students
73
62
Ungraded Students
26
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
21%
% Hispanic
14%
17%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
42%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
