Franklin Elementary School

www.summit.k12.nj.us

369 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located on Blackburn Road in Summit, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Summit Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced education, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of every child.

Beyond the classroom, Franklin Elementary is known for its active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help foster a collaborative atmosphere. The school focuses on cultivating a rigorous yet inclusive environment that encourages students to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens. With its dedicated faculty and focus on individualized instruction, Franklin Elementary remains a central pillar in the Summit community, consistently prioritizing both high achievement and student well-being.

369

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	28
Black	7
Asian	48
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
265 (71.8%)
Asian
48 (13.0%)
Hispanic
28 (7.6%)
Two or More
20 (5.4%)
Black
7 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Summit Public School District
Phone:	(908)277-2613
Website:	http://www.summit.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 70