- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, NJ
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341650005754
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341650005754 · Union, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 10.3:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- This school 453
Franklin Elementary
453 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary compares
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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 13% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Asian 6.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Franklin Elementary?
25.9% of students at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary is African American at 64.2% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Franklin Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.