- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jersey City, NJ
Franklin L. Williams School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin L. Williams School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340783006114
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin L. Williams School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin L. Williams 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 L. Williams School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783006114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Franklin L. Williams School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 340783006114 · Jersey City, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 13.7:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Franklin L. Williams School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin L. Williams School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- This school
Franklin L. Williams School
906 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
What this shows Franklin L. Williams School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin L. Williams School compares
Franklin L. Williams 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
Asian 9.6%
White 8.1%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Franklin L. Williams School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin L. Williams School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin L. Williams School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin L. Williams School
How many students attend Franklin L. Williams School?
Franklin L. Williams School has 906 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams 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 L. Williams School?
57.4% of students at Franklin L. Williams School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin L. Williams School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin L. Williams School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin L. Williams School?
Franklin L. Williams School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 L. Williams School rank among middle schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin L. Williams School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Franklin L. Williams School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.