- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003336
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340450003336 · Edison, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 12.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- This school 619
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
619 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary School compares
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 14.5%
White 14.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is Asian at 42.2% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.