Ben Franklin Elementary
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ · Lawrence Township Public School District · Grades PK-3
585th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
Ben Franklin Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ben Franklin Elementary 585th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Ben Franklin Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 71 students tested
Ben Franklin Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 349 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.8% | 41.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 27.1% | 24.4% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 15.8% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 12.9% | 13.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Ben Franklin Elementary
Typical home value $469K in zip 08648 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ben Franklin Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Eldridge Park SchoolLawrence Township Public School District · 1.6 mi away648th of 1,324
ELA 46% · Math 54% - 5Lawrenceville Elementary SchoolLawrence Township Public School District · 1.6 mi away737th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 3Slackwood Elementary SchoolLawrence Township Public School District · 2.1 mi away940th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 41% - 3William L Antheil Elementary SchoolEwing Township School District · 2.5 mi away958th of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 1Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr ElementaryTrenton Public School District · 2.8 mi away1,320th of 1,324
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 10Stony Brook Elementary SchoolHopewell Valley Regional School District · 2.8 mi away69th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 80% - 4Klockner Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 3 mi away910th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 5University Heights Elementary SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 3 mi away734th of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ben Franklin Elementary in?
Ben Franklin Elementary is part of the Lawrence Township Public School District district in LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey.
Is Ben Franklin Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ben Franklin Elementary 585th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ben Franklin Elementary?
White 41%, Asian 24%, Hispanic 16%, Black 13% (349 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ben Franklin Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08648 is $469K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.