Franklin Elementary School

505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#724 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #724 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Forest View Elementary School, Floyd M Jewett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
617 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Cadillac Area Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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