How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ben Franklin Elementary | Eldridge Park School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 342 | 212 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.3% | 27.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ben Franklin Elementary | Eldridge Park School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,078 | $28,078 |
| District | Lawrence Township Public School District | Lawrence Township Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ben Franklin Elementary | Eldridge Park School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| African American | 10.2% | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% | 27.4% |
| Asian | 24.9% | 10.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ben Franklin Elementary | Eldridge Park School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 342:1 | 212:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.2% | 11.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.