Very Good
#717 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 29% in state
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School · Edison Township School District · Edison, NJ
An Edison Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2485 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE, Edison, NJ 08817
- Math 50% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,734
Median home value
$411,100
Median rent
$1,946/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08817; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| John Kenney Child Care Center Heller ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Little Genius AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| The Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–1 | 1.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is listed in Edison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Edison, NJ, part of Edison Township School District, serving approximately 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School rank in NJ?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks #717 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (732) 650-5300
- Area population (ZIP 08817)
- 47,924
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 08817; 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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