Franklin East Elementary School
Tel:
(480)472-6500
- Franklin East Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Franklin East Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Franklin East Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Franklin East Elementary School's student population of 738 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 738 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Franklin East Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin East Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #81 out of 1897 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Franklin East Elementary School is Arizona Connections Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lindbergh Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mesa Lindbergh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 440 students
0.4 miles
930 S. Lazona Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-6300 0.4 PK-6 440 - Gilbert Arizona Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2196 students
0.5 miles
335 E Germann Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480)782-5842 0.5 K-12 2196 - Mesa Mesa High School Grades: 9-12 | 3508 students
0.5 miles
1630 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-5900 0.5 9-12 3508 - Mesa Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 489 students
0.6 miles
345 S Hall Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-6550 0.6 PK-6 489 - Mesa Robson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 616 students
0.6 miles
2122 E. Pueblo Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)472-6600 0.6 K-6 616
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