Franklin Elementary School

2 N FRANKLIN AVENUE
BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621

www.bergenfield.org/Franklin

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in Bergenfield, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central part of the Bergenfield Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its young learners.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, Franklin Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

352

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	188
Black	39
Asian	66
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
188 (53.4%)
Asian
66 (18.8%)
White
47 (13.4%)
Black
39 (11.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bergenfield Borough School District
Phone:	(201)385-8581
Website:	http://www.bergenfield.org/Franklin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53