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#1963 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ben Franklin Elementary
Elementary School · Lawrence Township Public School District · Lawrenceville, NJ
A Lawrence Township Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2939 PRINCETON PIKE, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- Math 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ben Franklin Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Franklin Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low2/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,036
Median home value
$395,400
Median rent
$1,953/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ann Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Eldridge Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Slackwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Franklin Elementary is listed in Lawrence Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Franklin Elementary
Ben Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Lawrenceville, NJ, part of Lawrence Township Public School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,963 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Franklin Elementary
What grades does Ben Franklin Elementary serve?
Ben Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ben Franklin Elementary?
Ben Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Franklin Elementary rank in NJ?
Ben Franklin Elementary ranks #1,963 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ben Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ben Franklin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Franklin Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ben Franklin Elementary a charter school?
No, Ben Franklin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben Franklin Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ben Franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Franklin Elementary?
16.6% of students at Ben Franklin Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (609) 671-5540
- Area population (ZIP 08648)
- 31,142
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08648; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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