Franklin Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
Should I attend Franklin Elementary School or Columbus 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
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Top Rankings
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Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbus Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
374 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2139 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2059 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
58
Grade 1 Students
58
59
Grade 2 Students
56
63
Grade 3 Students
58
55
Grade 4 Students
55
56
Grade 5 Students
50
39
Ungraded Students
24
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
79%
37%
% Black
19%
60%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%