- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, NJ
`Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for `Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340789002868
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
`Franklin Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
`Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, `Franklin Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
`Franklin Elementary School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 340789002868 · Kearny, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 11.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
`Franklin Elementary School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.3 → 90.3 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
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- This school
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- Washington Ele 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- Schuyler Eleme 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- Garfield Eleme 428
Garfield Elementary School
428 students
What this shows `Franklin Elementary School reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How `Franklin Elementary School compares
`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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,396
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 950 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 20.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, `Franklin Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about `Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend `Franklin Elementary School?
`Franklin Elementary School has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at `Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at `Franklin Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 School?
51.0% 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 72.7% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for `Franklin Elementary School?
`Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 School rank among schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, `Franklin Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides `Franklin Elementary School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), Lincoln Middle School (763 students), and Washington Elementary School (557 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.