- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bergenfield, NJ
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340150000270
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bergenfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bergenfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bergenfield Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340150000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 340150000270 · Bergenfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergenfield High School (1,239 students)
Franklin Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergenfield Hi
Bergenfield High School
1,239 students
- Roy W. Brown M
Roy W. Brown Middle School
761 students
- Lincoln Elemen 443
Lincoln Elementary School
443 students
- This school 352
Franklin Elementary School
352 students
- Jefferson Elem 291
Jefferson Elementary School
291 students
- Hoover Element 261
Hoover Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 33% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$25,196
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 352 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
Asian 18.8%
White 13.4%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergenfield Borough School District reports $25,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy W. Brown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bergenfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary School?
19.9% of students at 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 Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Bergenfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Franklin Elementary School rank among schools in Bergenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bergenfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bergenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergenfield Borough School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Bergenfield Borough School District also operates Bergenfield High School (1,239 students), Roy W. Brown Middle School (761 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (443 students). See the Bergenfield Borough School District district page for the complete list.