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Elementary· 8 schools in district

Franklin Elementary School

5211 Columbia Avenue, N BERGEN, NJ 07047North Bergen School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–08Non-Charter
533
Students
Total enrolled
$23,465
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 64% vs nat'l
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 533 students in grades 01–08 in N BERGEN, New Jersey.
64% above average funding
District spends $23,465 per pupil, 64% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Franklin Elementary School is a large elementary in N BERGEN, New Jersey, serving grades 01–08 with 533 students. The district invests $23,465 per student — 64% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Franklin Elementary School

533
Total Students
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
49
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution250 male · 283 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 359 students
Student Composition
92%
Asian2%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino92%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341146002884

Academic Outcomes at Franklin Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 07047

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,465Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,465
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,324
Student Support$4,458
Administration$2,816
Operations$3,520
Other$2,346
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,465 spent per student, an estimated $10,395 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
34%
State government
57.0%
Local (property tax)
34.0%
Federal programs
9.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,465/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary SchoolHorace Mann Elementary SchoolRobert Fulton Elementary SchoolJohn F Kennedy Elementary School
+2 more
↓
High School
North Bergen High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 08
Location—
CountyHudson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Bergen School District →
Phone: (201)974-7007
NCES ID: 341146002884
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in N BERGEN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in North Bergen School District
High
North Bergen High School
2,355 students · 09–12
● 47 opp51% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
1,309 students · PK–08
● 47 opp61% FRL
Elem
Horace Mann Elementary School
969 students · 01–08
● 47 opp56% FRL
Elem
Robert Fulton Elementary School
880 students · 01–08
● 47 opp52% FRL
Elem
John F Kennedy Elementary School
601 students · 01–08
● 47 opp66% FRL
Elem
McKinley Elementary School
318 students · KG–08
● 47 opp64% FRL
Elem
Polk Street School
241 students · KG–08
● 47 opp85% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5211 Columbia Avenue, N BERGEN, NJ 07047
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.