FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 240 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 20 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 at 1000 Franklin Ave in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the South Plainfield School District. As a foundational part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. It typically serves a diverse student body from the surrounding South Plainfield community, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.
The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes not only literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional development. Through various school programs, community involvement, and a dedicated teaching staff, Franklin Elementary aims to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and citizenship. As part of the South Plainfield district, the school benefits from local administrative support and resources intended to help every student succeed within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
For more information, contact Franklin Elementary School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
(908) 754-4620
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 240 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Plainfield School District
- Total Students:
- 240
- Teachers:
- 20.35
- 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 240 students
- White
- 49.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.5%
- Black or African American
- 13.8%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.