Franklin Township School

226 QUAKERTOWN ROAD
QUAKERTOWN, NJ 08868

www.ftschool.org

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Township School, located on Quakertown Road in Quakertown, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational hub for the local K-8 community. As a small, community-focused district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to bridge the gap between early childhood development and high school preparation. The school is known for its rural, close-knit setting, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student instruction and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Franklin Township School places a strong emphasis on fostering a sense of civic responsibility and community involvement among its students. The administration and faculty focus on integrating modern educational standards with traditional values, striving to create a comprehensive experience that prepares students for the transition to regional high schools. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school functions as a cornerstone of the Quakertown area, maintaining a commitment to both academic excellence and the holistic development of its student body.

280

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Township School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	40
Black	15
Asian	10
Two or More	4

White
211 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
40 (14.3 %)
Black
15 (5.4 %)
Asian
10 (3.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Franklin Township School District
Phone:	(908)735-7929
Website:	http://www.ftschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 23

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 37

Ungraded 1