BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ben Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence Township Public School District school district, located in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ with about 391 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 36 teachers, Ben Franklin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Ben Franklin Elementary School, located at 2939 Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Lawrence Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging active participation in both the classroom and the broader school community.
The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on foundational subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—Ben Franklin Elementary integrates technology and collaborative projects to create an engaging educational experience. Backed by an involved parent-teacher organization and a staff dedicated to student well-being, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development within the Lawrenceville area.
For more information, contact Ben Franklin Elementary at (609) 671-5540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648-3224
(609) 671-5540
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ with about 391 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence Township Public School District
- Total Students:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 36.03
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 391 students
- White
- 38.1%
- Asian
- 30.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.