Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frenchtown 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frenchtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frenchtown Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
70%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown Elementary School's ranking?
Frenchtown Elementary School is ranked #1251 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Frenchtown Elementary School often compared to?
Frenchtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingwood Township School, Lambertville Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?
104 students attend Frenchtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Frenchtown Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frenchtown Elementary School offer ?
Frenchtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Frenchtown Elementary School part of?
Frenchtown Elementary School is part of Frenchtown Borough School District.
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