FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Bergen School District school district, located in NORTH BERGEN, NJ with about 615 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 8th 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 41 teachers, Franklin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Franklin Elementary School, located on Columbia Avenue in North Bergen, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local K–8 community within the North Bergen School District. The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographic characteristic of Hudson County. As an integral part of the district, Franklin Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for student growth and development.

The school is generally recognized for its efforts to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, aiming to prepare students for the transition to North Bergen High School. Beyond academics, Franklin Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of community involvement, extracurricular activities, and maintaining strong communication between parents and faculty. Like many schools in the district, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing essential academic resources and social programming tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Franklin Elementary School at (201) 974-7007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5211 COLUMBIA AVE
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NORTH BERGEN, NJ with about 615 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
615
Teachers:
41.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 615 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.9%
White
6.3%
Asian
2.9%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.