Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
9%
11%

White
77%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
306 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Simpson County School District.
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