Franklin Elementary School in Saddle Brook, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Franklin Elementary School is a suburban public school in Saddle Brook, New Jersey that is part of Saddle Brook Township School District. It serves 312 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

312 Students

22 Teachers

95 Caldwell Ave

Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 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

Franklin Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Rivera

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Franklin Elementary School Demographics

28%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

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.

Franklin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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