Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Franklin Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). 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 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
235 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(11-12)
90-94%
78%
(11-12)
90-94%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Hispanic
4%
8%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
1%
17%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
88%
65%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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 78% 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?
235 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Van Wert City School District.

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