Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction EDISON, NJ Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ B (77.3)
SchoolFinderUSA Logo
SchoolFinderUSA
National School Directory
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
EDISON, NJ 08817
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (77.3)
619
Students
48.8
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(732)650-5300
Phone
http://ben.edison.k12.nj.us/
Website

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in EDISON, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Edison Township School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 619 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
619.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 49% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.68:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
48.1%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 18% worse
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
340450003336
State School ID
NJ-231290-065
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2485 WOODBRIDGE AVENUE
City
EDISON
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08817
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3406
State Leg. Upper
34018
State Leg. Lower
34018
Latitude
40.5055
Longitude
-74.3806
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
619
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.8
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 298 48.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Edison Township School District
LEAID
3404500
State LEA ID
NJ-231290
Phone
(732)452-4900
Website
http://www.edison.k12.nj.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Edison
View All District Schools
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$384,237K
Federal Revenue
$18,546K
State Revenue
$120,805K
Local Revenue
$244,886K
Total Expenditure
$363,850K
Instruction Exp.
$211,014K
Support Services
$114,481K
Other Current Exp.
$8,378K
Google Maps Apple Maps Explore New Jersey Map
© 2026 SchoolFinderUSA. All rights reserved. Data from NCES.
Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

1
Edison Academy Magnet School
EDISON · High
0.6 mi
2
Edison Early Learning Center
Edison · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Edison High School
EDISON · High
0.7 mi
4
Washington Elementary School
EDISON · Elementary
1 mi
5
Lincoln Elementary School
EDISON · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Lindeneau Elementary School
EDISON · Elementary
1.5 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in New Jersey with similar enrollment to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Brick Township Public School District
BRICK, NJ
619
Students
10.93:1
Ratio
58%
Free Lunch
Prospect Park School No. 1
Prospect Park Public School District
PROSPECT PARK, NJ
620
Students
8.42:1
Ratio
30%
Free Lunch
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Plainfield, NJ
621
Students
21.41:1
Ratio
82%
Free Lunch
Whiton Elementary School
Branchburg Township School District
Neshanic Station, NJ
617
Students
9.21:1
Ratio
13%
Free Lunch
John P. Faber Elementary School
Dunellen Public School District
DUNELLEN, NJ
621
Students
9.88:1
Ratio
55%
Free Lunch
J Harold Van Zant
Evesham Township School District
MARLTON, NJ
621
Students
15.72:1
Ratio
19%
Free Lunch
Fairmount
Hackensack School District
HACKENSACK, NJ
621
Students
15.53:1
Ratio
56%
Free Lunch
Jotham W. Wakeman School
Jersey City Public Schools
JERSEY CITY, NJ
617
Students
11.04:1
Ratio
45%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
619 students are enrolled at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School have?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School has 48.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School a charter school?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School located in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Benjamin Franklin Elementary School belong to?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of the Edison Township School District school district.
How much does Edison Township School District spend per student?
The Edison Township School District district spends approximately $587,802,908 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
Ask EduBot about any school!
??0) ?>, 8378000], }; if (fin.rev.every(v=>v===0)) return; new Chart(el, { type:'bar', data:{ labels:['Federal Rev','State Rev','Local Rev','Instruction','Support Svcs','Other Exp'], datasets:[{ label:'Amount ($K)', data:[...fin.rev,...fin.exp].map(v=>Math.round(v/1000)), backgroundColor:['rgba(16,185,129,.8)','rgba(16,185,129,.6)','rgba(16,185,129,.4)','rgba(239,68,68,.8)','rgba(239,68,68,.6)','rgba(239,68,68,.4)'], borderRadius:4 }] }, options:{responsive:true,maintainAspectRatio:false,plugins:{legend:{display:false}}, scales:{x:{ticks:{color:tc(),font:{size:10}},grid:{display:false}}, y:{ticks:{color:tc(),callback:v=>'$'+v+'K'},grid:{color:gc()}}}} }); }