Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1343 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
43%
15%
White
30%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1343 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clippard Elementary School, Blanchard Elementary School, Alma Schrader Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
268 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District.
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