- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, NJ
Ben Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340840003156
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Franklin Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Franklin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ.
School address
District: Lawrence Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340840003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ben Franklin Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340840003156 · Lawrenceville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 9:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence High School (1,225 students)
Ben Franklin Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ben Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
1,225 students
- Lawrence Inter
Lawrence Intermediate School
775 students
- Lawrence Middl
Lawrence Middle School
584 students
- This school 342
Ben Franklin Elementary
342 students
- Lawrenceville 301
Lawrenceville Elementary School
301 students
- Slackwood Elem 251
Slackwood Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Ben Franklin Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Franklin Elementary compares
Ben Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Asian 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Ben Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence Township Public School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrenceville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slackwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary?
9.3% of students at Ben Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Franklin Elementary is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Franklin Elementary rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Franklin Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lawrenceville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence Township Public School District?
Besides Ben Franklin Elementary, Lawrence Township Public School District also operates Lawrence High School (1,225 students), Lawrence Intermediate School (775 students), and Lawrence Middle School (584 students). See the Lawrence Township Public School District district page for the complete list.