Franklin Elementary School
Tel:
(641)754-1041
- Franklin Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
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Franklin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #933 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 51% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshalltown Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin Elementary School is Marshalltown High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is B R Miller Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rogers Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marshalltown B R Miller Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 744 students
0.3 miles
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)754-1110 0.3 7-8 744 - Marshalltown Rogers Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 245 students
0.8 miles
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)754-1070 0.8 PK-4 245 - Marshalltown Lenihan Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 744 students
1.5 miles
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)754-1160 1.5 5-6 744 - Marshalltown Anson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 350 students
1.7 miles
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)754-1020 1.7 PK-4 350 - Marshalltown Woodbury Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 371 students
1.7 miles
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)754-1080 1.7 PK-4 371
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