Elizabeth Avenue School

Franklin Township Public School District

www.franklinboe.org

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elizabeth Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Somerset, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Franklin Township Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills during a student’s formative years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a diverse student body and a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, Elizabeth Avenue School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to become curious, responsible, and lifelong learners. Its location in Somerset places it within a community-focused district that places a high value on educational equity and student achievement.

554

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	213
Black	137
Asian	86
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

Hispanic
213 (38.4 %)
Black
137 (24.7 %)
Asian
86 (15.5 %)
White
81 (14.6 %)
Two or More
33 (6.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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 Public School District
Phone:	(732)356-0113
Website:	http://www.franklinboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 52

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 69

Ungraded 39