Ben Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Ben Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, serving grades PK-3 with a total enrollment of 335 students. The school is part of the Lawrence Township Public School District, which is ranked 284 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ben Franklin Elementary has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking rising from 840 out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 407 out of 1,338 in 2023-2024. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 47.3% and the state average of 43.6%. In mathematics, 62.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the district average of 53.8% and the state average of 47.6%. The school has also performed well for certain student subgroups, ranking 323 out of 1,317 New Jersey elementary schools for female students and 200 out of 340 for Asian students in 2023-2024.

While Ben Franklin Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Lawrence Township Public School District, such as Eldridge Park School and Lawrenceville Elementary School, it lags behind high-performing schools outside the district, such as Stony Brook Elementary School in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Additionally, Ben Franklin Elementary has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.3% in 2020-2021 to 18.1% in 2021-2022.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

 2939 Princeton Pike
       Lawrenceville, NJ  08648-3224


(609) 671-5540

District: Lawrence Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,316 Help


Students who attend Ben Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence Intermediate School
    Lawrence Middle School
High:    Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.5%
Asian:
23.6%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.8% Help


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Compare Details Ben Franklin Elementary ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lawrence Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ben Franklin Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lawrence Township Public School District. Student population at Ben Franklin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.5%), Asian (23.6%), Hispanic (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lawrence Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Elementary is 8.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lawrence Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Franklin Elementary is $15,316, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lawrence Township Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ben Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Franklin Elementary 407th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Ben Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Township Public School District 284th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ben Franklin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.73 412th 1298 68.3%
2005 78.49 218th 1303 83.3%
2006 50.45 833rd 1314 36.6%
2007 63.10 648th 1329 51.2%
2008 68.84 495th 1338 63.0%
2009 58.75 674th 1346 49.9%
2010 56.57 721st 1354 46.8%
2011 68.24 529th 1360 61.1%
2012 54.23 767th 1363 43.7%
2013 64.74 605th 1367 55.7%
2014 79.70 254th 1363 81.4%
2015 75.78 343rd 1357 74.7%
2016 64.35 518th 1346 61.5%
2017 73.96 387th 1352 71.4%
2018 46.06 780th 1353 42.4%
2019 41.57 840th 1360 38.2%
2021 52.97 560th 1317 57.5%
2022 38.45 817th 1345 39.3%
2023 52.76 630th 1342 53.1%
2024 70.87 407th 1338 69.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.10 411th 1001 58.9%
2019 52.69 402nd 1007 60.1%
2021 42.59 436th 868 49.8%
2022 53.55 361st 949 62.0%
2023 26.75 662nd 958 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.20 812th 948 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 667th 1333 50.0%
2019 34.20 916th 1331 31.2%
2021 51.56 571st 1290 55.7%
2022 38.69 801st 1326 39.6%
2023 55.39 570th 1318 56.8%
2024 76.20 323rd 1317 75.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.81 800th 1334 40.0%
2019 50.95 678th 1335 49.2%
2021 54.40 513th 1297 60.4%
2022 40.08 763rd 1324 42.4%
2023 49.54 651st 1315 50.5%
2024 60.28 514th 1313 60.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.94 266th 370 28.1%
2019 20.82 287th 370 22.4%
2021 65.27 125th 339 63.1%
2022 58.03 155th 348 55.5%
2023 29.52 263rd 346 24.0%
2024 45.69 200th 340 41.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.53 457th 517 11.6%
2019 37.52 347th 522 33.5%
2021 57.14 143rd 456 68.6%
2022 46.60 253rd 494 48.8%
2023 79.26 71st 463 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.52 179th 896 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ben Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.83 481st 1022 52.9%
2019 14.56 913th 1023 10.8%
2021 30.66 727th 964 24.6%
2022 15.38 868th 976 11.1%
2023 40.37 598th 975 38.7%
2024 50.65 485th 963 49.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 13, 2017

Open Quote All 4 of my children went through the Lawrence School system and I have had a wonderful experience. From the teachers, the counselors and the coaching staff everyone has been extremely involved with my children. They have supported and encouraged them the entire way through. My children have since graduated and they are all college educated and have landed great jobs. Thank you Lawrence Township! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Open Quote Great school, excellent teachers and very involved parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 51 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1989 277 51 26 5 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 281 55 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1991 256 52 35 9 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 280 55 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1993 268 71 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 206 42 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 204 49 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 204 49 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 214 30 19 15 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 229 39 20 15 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 214 39 29 13 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 207 33 34 19 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 200 45 71 13 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 200 45 71 13 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 195 54 90 17 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 187 50 94 19 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 215 64 122 24 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 190 56 105 37 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 194 53 131 35 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 188 48 128 37 0 0 20 0 421
2010 186 63 136 42 0 0 21 0 448
2011 203 68 154 44 0 1 20 0 490
2012 202 71 127 41 0 1 38 0 480
2013 200 69 102 42 0 1 58 0 472
2014 196 60 132 44 1 1 24 0 458
2015 187 60 95 50 1 1 52 0 446
2016 168 50 109 52 1 0 45 0 425
2017 161 46 129 42 1 0 19 0 398
2018 149 54 121 48 2 0 17 0 391
2019 156 58 116 49 4 0 16 0 399
2020 159 54 111 52 1 0 13 0 390
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 145 50 84 49 1 1 14 0 344
2023 139 44 79 57 0 1 15 0 335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1989 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1990 373 23.0 16.2 4.8
1991 352 23.0 15.3 7.4
1992 376 23.0 16.3 9.8
1993 380 25.3 15.0 11.6
1994 285 22.3 12.8 9.1
1995 279 18.8 14.8 8.2
1996 279 18.8 14.8 8.2
1998 279 20.8 13.4 6.8
1999 304 22.8 13.3 7.2
2000 295 20.9 14.1 8.8
2001 293 21.1 13.9 7.2
2002 330 25.9 12.7 5.2
2003 330 25.9 12.7 5.2
2004 356 23.9 14.9 7.3
2005 352 24.5 14.4 n/a
2006 428 31.0 13.8 10.5
2007 388 29.0 13.4 14.2
2008 413 30.0 13.8 11.9
2009 421 40.0 9.0 9.3
2010 448 31.0 14.4 15.4
2011 490 30.0 16.3 15.3
2012 480 36.2 13.2 16.5
2013 472 35.3 13.3 15.3
2014 458 36.3 12.5 17.5
2015 446 35.0 12.7 17.7
2016 425 35.0 12.1 17.6
2017 398 36.0 11.0 13.8
2018 391 36.0 10.8 13.6
2019 399 36.0 11.0 16.5
2020 390 37.7 10.3 14.1
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 344 38.7 8.8 9
2023 335 38.7 8.6 12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Franklin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1989 359 23.0 15.6 n/a
1990 373 23.0 16.2 4.8
1991 352 23.0 15.3 7.4
1992 376 23.0 16.3 9.8
1993 380 25.3 15.0 11.6
1994 285 22.3 12.8 9.1
1995 279 18.8 14.8 8.2
1996 279 18.8 14.8 8.2
1998 279 20.8 13.4 6.8
1999 304 22.8 13.3 7.2
2000 295 20.9 14.1 8.8
2001 293 21.1 13.9 7.2
2002 330 25.9 12.7 5.2
2003 330 25.9 12.7 5.2
2004 356 23.9 14.9 7.3
2005 352 24.5 14.4 n/a
2006 428 31.0 13.8 10.5
2007 388 29.0 13.4 14.2
2008 413 30.0 13.8 11.9
2009 421 40.0 9.0 9.3
2010 448 31.0 14.4 15.4
2011 490 30.0 16.3 15.3
2012 480 36.2 13.2 16.5
2013 472 35.3 13.3 15.3
2014 458 36.3 12.5 17.5
2015 446 35.0 12.7 17.7
2016 425 35.0 12.1 17.6
2017 398 36.0 11.0 13.8
2018 391 36.0 10.8 13.6
2019 399 36.0 11.0 16.5
2020 390 37.7 10.3 14.1
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 344 38.7 8.8 9
2023 335 38.7 8.6 12.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Franklin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $62 (0.4%) $15,254 (99.6%) $15,316

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Franklin Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 840th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 630th of 1342 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Franklin Elementary)45.545.8
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Township Public School District)56.652.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Franklin Elementary)51.745.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Township Public School District)55.653.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399335
 16%
African American5844
 24.1%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian11679
 31.9%
Hispanic4957
 16.3%
Pacific Islander01
White156139
 10.9%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%12.8%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Ben Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence Intermediate School
Middle : Lawrence Middle School
High : Lawrence High School

Students at Ben Franklin Elementary are 41% White, 24% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Ben Franklin Elementary.

Ben Franklin Elementary ranks 407th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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