Franklin Elementary School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/FRA

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population in the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade range, the school is part of the Newark Public Schools district, which is the largest school system in the state. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the core academic standards of New Jersey, placing a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students.

The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, acting as a central hub for the local community. It focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school through extracurricular activities, academic interventions, and community-oriented initiatives. Like many institutions in the Newark district, Benjamin Franklin Elementary strives to provide equitable resources to its students to bridge achievement gaps and encourage lifelong learning within the vibrant, multi-cultural landscape of Newark.

745

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	627
Black	99
Asian	6

Hispanic
627 (84.2 %)
Black
99 (13.3 %)
White
13 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)

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:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)268-5250
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/FRA
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	610
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 38

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 82

Ungraded 76