Enrollment
658
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rahway, NJ
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341353005640
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rahway, New Jersey, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students) and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students) alongside Franklin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$21,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 26.3%
White 10.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rahway Public School District, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$21,118
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rahway, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary School?
51.7% 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 57.4% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary School rank among schools in Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rahway on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students), Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (608 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.
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