FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Westfield Public School District school district, located in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 590 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 700 Prospect Street in Westfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Westfield Public School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, Franklin Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and dedication to the social-emotional development of its students. The school environment is supportive and collaborative, encouraging parent involvement through an active PTA and promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, Franklin consistently works to balance traditional instruction with modern educational practices to ensure a well-rounded learning experience for all students.
For more information, contact FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (908) 789-4590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-3907
(908) 789-4590
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in WESTFIELD, NJ with about 590 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 590
- Teachers:
- 43.2
- 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 590 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.7%
- Asian
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.