Franklin Elementary School

42 Park Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1996 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
84%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1996 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
745 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Elementary School located?
Franklin Elementary School is located in the Seventh Avenue neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Seventh Avenue.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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