Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

www.epsnj.org/Domain/26

434 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin School No. 13, located at 248 Ripley Place in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Elizabeth Public Schools district. As part of one of New Jersey’s largest school districts, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often serving as a hub for community engagement and student development. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize social-emotional growth alongside traditional classroom instruction to help prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a variety of programs and a commitment to inclusivity, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible members of the Elizabeth community.

434

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	296
Black	104
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
296 (68.4 %)
Black
104 (24.0 %)
White
32 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(908)436-5700
Website:	http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/26
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 42

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 44

Ungraded 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	43
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	44
Ungraded	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	57.4%
Male	184	42.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)