- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saddle Brook, NJ
Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341449000826
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Saddle Brook · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin 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 School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saddle Brook, NJ.
School address
District: Saddle Brook School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341449000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Franklin School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341449000826 · Saddle Brook, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.7:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Saddle Brook Middle/High School (806 students)
Franklin School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 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
- Saddle Brook M
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
806 students
- Helen I. Smith
Helen I. Smith School
340 students
- This school
Franklin School
328 students
- Salome H. Long 304
Salome H. Long Memorial School
304 students
- Washington Sch 58
Washington School
58 students
What this shows Franklin School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin School compares
Franklin 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 | 17.0% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,030
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Asian 7.3%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Franklin School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddle Brook School District reports $23,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen I. Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salome H. Long Memorial School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin School
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saddle Brook, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin 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 School?
17.0% 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 White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School?
Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Saddle Brook?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saddle Brook, 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 Saddle Brook on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddle Brook School District?
Besides Franklin School, Saddle Brook School District also operates Saddle Brook Middle/High School (806 students), Helen I. Smith School (340 students), and Salome H. Long Memorial School (304 students). See the Saddle Brook School District district page for the complete list.