Ben Franklin Elementary School vs. Lawrenceville Elementary School
Should you attend Ben Franklin Elementary School or Lawrenceville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ben Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lawrenceville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-3
Total Students
349 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1127 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#842 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
62
Kindergarten Students
88
58
Grade 1 Students
80
54
Grade 2 Students
76
59
Grade 3 Students
83
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
14%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
41%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
