Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
248 Ripley Pl,  Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Public Schools
2.0
382 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Alina Stewart
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
23%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Female
57.4%
Male
42.4%
Hispanic
68.2%
Black
24%
White
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 5 Reviews
1.0 student
1/27/2025
Horrid. this school is Horrid there's fluids all over the lockers, people cursing and getting bullied, horrible staff members horrible everything.
1.0 parent
5/16/2019
The worst school in Elizabeth Nj please don't send your kids here
1.0 parent
6/17/2016
The principal shows NO concern in the issues of bullying. It completely feels like you are talking to a wall and everything is getting brushed off to the side. Best thing you can do is put your child in a different school.
2.0 parent
9/29/2015
The principal is horrible and the kids use foul language, my kids just started here and am looking to move to a better area. Warning don't bring your kids to this school.

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Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Elizabeth, NJ and is served by the Elizabeth Public Schools in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 382 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $519,440. Discover additional schools in the area, like Simon Youth Academy, Elizabeth High School, T Jefferson Arts Academy, and more. Learn more about what Elizabeth has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin School No. 13.

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