Eldridge Park School vs. Ben Franklin Elementary School
Should I attend Eldridge Park School or Ben Franklin 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
Eldridge Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Eldridge Park 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
207 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1113 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
48
76
Grade 1 Students
52
79
Grade 2 Students
55
75
Grade 3 Students
43
73
Ungraded Students
9
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
25%
% Hispanic
34%
14%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
42%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
