At a glance
Reported students
352
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Franklin Elementary School: 352 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Bloomfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bloomfield Township School District. NCES reports 352 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.7%) and White (25.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Franklin Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic51.7%
- Black14.2%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bloomfield Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brookdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
342 reported students
Watsessing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
333 reported students
Carteret Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
383 reported students
Oak View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
399 reported students
Berkeley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
453 reported students
Demarest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
482 reported students
Public schools near Franklin Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School Elementary · Nutley Public School District | PK–06 | 446 | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Avenue School Elementary · Glen Ridge Public School District | PK–02 | 127 | 0.9 mi |
| Central School Elementary · Glen Ridge Public School District | PK–02 | 127 | 1 mi |
| Fairview Elementary School Elementary · Bloomfield Township School District | PK–06 | 499 | 1.1 mi |
| Ridgewood Avenue School Elementary · Glen Ridge Public School District | 03–06 | 540 | 1.1 mi |
| Demarest Elementary School Elementary · Bloomfield Township School District | KG–06 | 482 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bloomfield Township School District.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School reported 352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 352 students and 33.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bloomfield Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Franklin Elementary School in?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District, based in Bloomfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln School (0.8 mi), Forest Avenue School (0.9 mi), Central School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.