Franklin Elementary School

www.trenton.k12.org/franklinelementary_home

372 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public institution located on William Street in Trenton, New Jersey, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Trenton Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth among its diverse student population. It serves as a foundational hub for young learners in the area, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development during their primary school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and partnership with families to ensure student success. The school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop the skills necessary to transition into middle school. By leveraging resources within the Trenton district, Franklin Elementary works to address the unique challenges of its urban setting, aiming to prepare its students for future academic milestones and lifelong learning.

372

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	313
Black	45
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
313 (84.1%)
Black
45 (12.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Trenton Public School District
Phone:	(609)656-4720
Website:	http://www.trenton.k12.org/franklinelementary_home
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 61

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 107