Franklin Park School

Franklin Township Public School District

www.franklinboe.org

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Park School, located on Eden Street in Franklin Park, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Franklin Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience within a diverse community. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Park School focuses on cultivating a sense of community and school spirit among its student body and staff. The school frequently engages parents and local residents through various programs and events, highlighting the importance of the home-school partnership. With a dedication to inclusivity and academic standards, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their early educational journey.

671

Total Students

71.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	181
Black	215
Asian	198
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

Black
215 (32.0%)
Asian
198 (29.5%)
Hispanic
181 (27.0%)
White
57 (8.5%)
Two or More
16 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Franklin Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)297-5666
Website:	http://www.franklinboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 193

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77