Franklin Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kearny, New Jersey 07032 · Kearny
#994 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#22068 of 50,301 nationally
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kearny, in the Kearny school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 950 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 994th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 950.
There are 8 schools in Kearny; Franklin Elementary School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Franklin Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Franklin Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kearny High School
Kearny · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students · 645 m away
Harrison High School
Harrison · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students · 647 m away
Washington Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students · 979 m away
Lincoln Elementary School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
306 students · 1.0 km away
Garfield Elementary School
Kearny · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students · 1.1 km away
Washington Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students · 1.1 km away
East Newark Elementary School
E Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students · 1.1 km away
Kennedy Elementary School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
330 students · 1.2 km away
Hamilton Intermediate School
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
295 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Middle School
Kearny · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Fountain Woods Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
951 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
946 students
Robert Fulton Elementary School
North Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
938 students
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
934 students
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students
Joseph H. Brensinger School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
926 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #994 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Franklin Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary School ranks #994 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #22068 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School had 950 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.