Franklin Elementary School

franklin.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/

345 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 85 Curtis Street in Bloomfield, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Bloomfield School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Bloomfield public school system, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school by providing a balanced curriculum and encouraging active parent and community involvement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the pursuit of excellence in foundational education. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, Franklin Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and engaging setting. Through its dedicated staff and extracurricular opportunities, the school works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and build strong community connections.

345

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	160
Black	67
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
160 (46.4 %)
White
89 (25.8 %)
Black
67 (19.4 %)
Asian
18 (5.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomfield Township School District
Phone:	(973)680-8560
Website:	http://franklin.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 52

Ungraded 3