Ben Franklin Elementary

Lawrence Township Public School District

2939 PRINCETON PIKE
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648

www.ltps.org/Domain/11

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Ben Franklin Elementary School, located at 2939 Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Lawrence Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging active participation in both the classroom and the broader school community.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on foundational subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—Ben Franklin Elementary integrates technology and collaborative projects to create an engaging educational experience. Backed by an involved parent-teacher organization and a staff dedicated to student well-being, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development within the Lawrenceville area.

335

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	57
Black	44
Asian	79
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (41.5 %)
Asian
79 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (17.0 %)
Black
44 (13.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Lawrence Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)671-5540
Website:	http://www.ltps.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 74

Ungraded 26