FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Township of Union School District school district, located in UNION, NJ with about 424 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 40 teachers, 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.

FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY School, located at 1500 Lindy Terrace in Union, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Union Township School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth among its young student population.

The school is an integral part of the Union community, working to partner with families to create a collaborative learning experience. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that prepares its students for the transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, the school strives to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to succeed within the district’s broader educational framework.

For more information, contact FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY at (908) 851-6450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.