- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340921000572
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Franklin School grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340921000572 · Lyndhurst, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 16.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Franklin School grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- This school 196
Franklin School
196 students
- Washington Sch 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Franklin School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin School compares
Franklin 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,954
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 40.3%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Franklin School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin School
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin School?
22.2% of students at Franklin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School?
Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Franklin School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Roosevelt School (295 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.