Franklin School

95 CALDWELL AVENUE
SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663

www.sbpsnj.org/Franklin

328 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin School, located at 95 Caldwell Avenue in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the Saddle Brook School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, social development, and the personal growth of its students. The school typically serves children in the lower grade levels, prioritizing a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and extracurricular enrichment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Franklin School is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere. By emphasizing strong communication between educators, students, and parents, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive space where children can thrive. Its location in a suburban residential area makes it a focal point for neighborhood families, playing a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare students for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

328

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	128
Black	16
Asian	24
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
148 (45.1%)
Hispanic
128 (39.0%)
Asian
24 (7.3%)
Black
16 (4.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Saddle Brook School District
Phone:	(201)843-1142
Website:	http://www.sbpsnj.org/Franklin
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 50