Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Elementary serves a central area in Milwaukee, WI, covering approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
50%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1243 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
244 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% 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 higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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