Franklin Elementary School

1000 FRANKLIN AVE
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

www.spboe.org/

270 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 1000 Franklin Ave in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the South Plainfield School District. As a foundational part of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. It typically serves a diverse student body from the surrounding South Plainfield community, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes not only literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional development. Through various school programs, community involvement, and a dedicated teaching staff, Franklin Elementary aims to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and citizenship. As part of the South Plainfield district, the school benefits from local administrative support and resources intended to help every student succeed within a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.

270

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	94
Black	28
Asian	20
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
111 (41.1%)
Hispanic
94 (34.8%)
Black
28 (10.4%)
Asian
20 (7.4%)
Two or More
13 (4.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	South Plainfield School District
Phone:	(908)754-4620
Website:	http://www.spboe.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 60