At a glance
Reported students
342
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Ben Franklin Elementary: 342 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.6:1 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
- 322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.4:1
What the reported data says about Ben Franklin Elementary
Ben Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Lawrenceville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lawrence Township Public School District. NCES reports 342 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below 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 White (41.5%) and Asian (24.9%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ben Franklin Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.78 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
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.5%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black10.2%
- Asian24.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
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 Lawrence Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
301 reported students
Slackwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
251 reported students
Eldridge Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
212 reported students
Lawrence Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
584 reported students
Lawrence Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
775 reported students
Lawrence High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,225 reported students
Public schools near Ben Franklin Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge Park School Elementary · Lawrence Township Public School District | PK–03 | 212 | 1.6 mi |
| Lawrenceville Elementary School Elementary · Lawrence Township Public School District | PK–03 | 301 | 1.6 mi |
| Slackwood Elementary School Elementary · Lawrence Township Public School District | PK–03 | 251 | 2.1 mi |
| William L Antheil Elementary School Elementary · Ewing Township School District | PK–05 | 746 | 2.5 mi |
| Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary Elementary · Trenton Public School District | KG–03 | 353 | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook Elementary School Elementary · Hopewell Valley Regional School District | PK–05 | 395 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Elementary
What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary serve?
Ben Franklin Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lawrence Township Public School District.
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary reported 342 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 342 students and 35.78 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 Ben Franklin Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ben Franklin Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lawrence Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ben Franklin Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.3% 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 Ben Franklin Elementary in?
Ben Franklin Elementary is part of Lawrence Township Public School District, based in Lawrenceville, NJ, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ben Franklin Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eldridge Park School (1.6 mi), Lawrenceville Elementary School (1.6 mi), Slackwood Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.