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Franklin Park Elementary School

30 EDEN ST, FRANKLIN PARK, NJ 08823

About Franklin Park Elementary School

Franklin Park School is located at 30 Eden Street, Franklin Park (Franklin Township) is situated in a welcoming suburban-township neighbourhood within Somerset County. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 635 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. 41% of students are proficient in math and 55% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. Known for its diverse student body comprising roughly 33% Black/African American, 30% Asian and 25% Hispanic/Latino students Franklin Park School emphasize inclusive learning and strong family-school partnerships.

The school has been recognized with a bronze certification from the Sustainable Jersey Schools program, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and community engagement. Parents?????????? praise the caring teachers and the warm atmosphere that made it recognized as one of the best elementary schools in New Jersey for the development of both academic abilities and character.

Franklin Park Elementary School Contact Information

Address

30 EDEN ST, FRANKLIN PARK, NJ 08823

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Phone

(732) 297-5666

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 55% in Reading.
71
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
652
Total Students
$73228
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 116 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Franklin Park Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9%
Asian 30.1%
Hispanic 25%
Black 32.9%
Two+ Races 2.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
9%
Asian
30.1%
Hispanic
25%
Black
32.9%
Two+ Races
2.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 652
48%
313 Female
52%
339 Male

Student Population

652 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A local company, Adventures in Paradise, rewarded Franklin Park Elementary School teachers for their hard work by providing them with a free cruise.

FAQ

Q1. How does Franklin Park Elementary School encourage family-school communication?

Ans. Parents stay informed through the school app, website, and teacher messages.

Q2. What wellness initiatives are practiced at Franklin Park Elementary?

Ans. Yoga sessions, healthy snack days, and mindfulness activities promote well-being.

Q3. How are academic accomplishments recognized?

Ans. Students receive awards and shout-outs during quarterly recognition assemblies.

Q4. What is Franklin Park’s approach to digital learning?

Ans. Technology is integrated daily, with assignments and updates available on online platforms.

Q5. How does Franklin Park Elementary support community connection?

Ans. The school collaborates with local organizations for drives, fundraisers, and service events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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