Very Good
#582 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Claremont Elementary School
Elementary School · Franklin Township Public School District · Franklin Park, NJ
A Franklin Township Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
175 Claremont Road, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
- Math 47% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Claremont Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Claremont 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,182
Median home value
$279,400
Median rent
$2,242/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Greenbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Brunswick Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 561 | 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.
Franklin Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Claremont Elementary School is listed in Franklin Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Claremont Elementary School
Claremont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin Park, NJ, part of Franklin Township Public School District, serving approximately 666 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Claremont Elementary School
What grades does Claremont Elementary School serve?
Claremont Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Claremont Elementary School?
Claremont Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claremont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claremont Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Claremont Elementary School rank in NJ?
Claremont Elementary School ranks #582 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Claremont Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Claremont Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Claremont Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Claremont Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Claremont Elementary School a charter school?
No, Claremont Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Claremont Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Claremont Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Claremont Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Claremont 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (732) 873-0100
- Area population (ZIP 08823)
- 8,873
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 08823; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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