Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2015)

6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(13-14)
90-94%
77%
(13-14)
90-94%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
85%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
192 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Kent City School District.

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