BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 610 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, located on Woodbridge Avenue in Edison, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Edison Township Public School District. As part of a diverse and highly-regarded suburban school district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. It is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators and families collaborate to ensure student success during the formative elementary years.
The school benefits from the resources and rigorous standards of the Edison Township district, which consistently prioritizes academic excellence and inclusivity. Benjamin Franklin Elementary provides its students with access to a variety of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and modern facilities designed to engage young learners. By maintaining a strong commitment to both high-quality instruction and the individual needs of its diverse student body, the school prepares its pupils for a seamless transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Elementary School at (732) 650-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDISON, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EDISON, NJ with about 610 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edison Township School District
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 610 students
- Asian
- 41.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.0%
- White
- 20.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.