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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · Pennsauken, NJ
A Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7201 IRVING AVENUE, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
- Math 24% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$84,332
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George B. Fine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Merchantville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Delair Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| St Peter Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 208 | 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.
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is listed in Pennsauken Township Board of Education 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 Pennsauken, NJ, part of Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,326 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% 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 Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is 11:1. 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 #2,326 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 3.9 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 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% 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?
47.5% 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (856) 662-6455
- Area population (ZIP 08109)
- 24,004
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08109; 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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