Franklin D Roosevelt School

prek.edison.k12.nj.us/

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) School, located on New Dover Road in Edison, New Jersey, is a specialized public school within the Edison Township Public Schools district. It is primarily dedicated to serving students with a wide range of special needs, providing a supportive and tailored educational environment. The school is known for its focus on individualized learning plans, ensuring that each student receives the specific academic, social, and therapeutic services necessary to meet their unique developmental and educational goals.

Beyond its core curriculum, the FDR School emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often integrating life skills training, physical therapy, and behavioral support into the daily experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a team of dedicated educators and specialists, the school fosters a nurturing atmosphere designed to build student confidence and independence. It serves as a vital resource for the Edison community, upholding the district's commitment to inclusive education and ensuring that every student has access to the tools required to reach their full potential.

178

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin D Roosevelt School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	36
Black	21
Asian	95
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
95 (53.4%)
Hispanic
36 (20.2%)
Black
21 (11.8%)
White
17 (9.6%)
Two or More
6 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Edison Township School District
Phone:	(732)452-2939
Website:	http://prek.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 178