Claremont Elementary School in Franklin Park, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Claremont Elementary School is a suburban public school in Franklin Park, New Jersey that is part of Franklin Township Public School District. It serves 672 students in grades Pre-K - 6. Its teachers have had 43 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

672 Students

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175 Claremont Rd

Franklin Park, NJ 08823 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Claremont Elementary School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

87%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Claremont Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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