FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rahway Public School District school district, located in RAHWAY, NJ with about 647 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 50 teachers, 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.

Franklin Elementary School, located on St. Georges Avenue in Rahway, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Rahway Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive K–5 education that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at the social and emotional development of its young student body. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, working to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Rahway community, which prioritizes small-town engagement and active parental involvement. Franklin Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where diversity is valued and every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere that balances high academic standards with the essential development of life skills, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute positively to their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Franklin Elementary School at (732) 396-1050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.