School Overview
Franklin Elementary School, located on Columbia Avenue in North Bergen, New Jersey, is a public school serving the local K–8 community within the North Bergen School District. The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographic characteristic of Hudson County. As an integral part of the district, Franklin Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for student growth and development.

The school is generally recognized for its efforts to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational initiatives, aiming to prepare students for the transition to North Bergen High School. Beyond academics, Franklin Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of community involvement, extracurricular activities, and maintaining strong communication between parents and faculty. Like many schools in the district, it serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing essential academic resources and social programming tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student body.
533
Total Students
48.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic491
Black5
Asian11
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    491 (92.1 %)
  • White
    24 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
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: North Bergen School District
Phone: (201)974-7007
Website: http://www.northbergen.k12.nj.us/franklin
Grade Range: 1st - 8th
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 358
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 73
Ungraded 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Grade 170
Grade 273
Grade 359
Grade 455
Grade 557
Grade 654
Grade 763
Grade 873
Ungraded29
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28353.1%
Male25046.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)