Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Avenue Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin Avenue Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Franklin Foxes!
School Rankings
Franklin Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Avenue Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
29%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Avenue Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Franklin Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivanhoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Avenue Elementary School?
387 students attend Franklin Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Franklin Avenue Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Avenue Elementary School?
Franklin Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Franklin Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Avenue Elementary School part of?
Franklin Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Avenue Elementary School located?
Franklin Avenue Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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