Franklin Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Union, New Jersey 07083 · Township of Union School District
#947 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#20321 of 50,301 nationally
About Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is a public elementary located in Union, in the Township of Union School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 947th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 453.
There are 10 schools in Union; Franklin Elementary ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Franklin Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
202 students · 1.2 km away
Union Avenue Middle School
Irvington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students · 1.6 km away
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students · 1.7 km away
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.7 km away
Burnet Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
970 students · 1.9 km away
Kawameeh Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
729 students · 1.9 km away
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
812 students · 1.9 km away
Livingston Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students · 2.0 km away
Connecticut Farms Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 2.0 km away
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
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453 students
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452 students
John Marshal School No. 20
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452 students
Number 1
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454 students
Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School
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455 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary a good school?
Franklin Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 56.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #947 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 rank in New Jersey?
Franklin Elementary ranks #947 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #20321 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary had 453 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.