Franklin Elementary School

School Overview
Franklin Elementary School, located on St. Georges Avenue in Rahway, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Rahway Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive K–5 education that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at the social and emotional development of its young student body. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, working to prepare students for the academic rigors of middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Rahway community, which prioritizes small-town engagement and active parental involvement. Franklin Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where diversity is valued and every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere that balances high academic standards with the essential development of life skills, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute positively to their future educational endeavors.
658
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White67
Hispanic378
Black173
Asian12
Two or More23
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    378 (57.4%)
  • Black
    173 (26.3%)
  • White
    67 (10.2%)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8%)
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: Rahway Public School District
Phone: (732)396-1050
Website: http://www.rahway.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 416
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 94
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 92
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 85
Grade 6 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten29
Kindergarten94
Grade 180
Grade 2102
Grade 392
Grade 475
Grade 585
Grade 6101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31347.6%
Male34552.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)