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#1403 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 WILLIAM STREET, Trenton, NJ 08610
- Math 26% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,159
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| William Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Pace Charter School of HamiltonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 454 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #3 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elementary School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elementary School
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elementary School rank in NJ?
Franklin Elementary School ranks #1,403 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Franklin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary School?
57.2% of students at 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4720
- Area population (ZIP 08610)
- 33,387
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 08610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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