Franklin Elementary School

305 W Lakeside St
Madison, WI 53715
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Franklin Elementary School serves 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Franklin Elementary serves a central area in Madison, WI, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Students at Franklin will be prepared with the academic, social, emotional and interpersonal skills necessary for success after high school.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
15%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
62%
66%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
38%
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Not explicitly mentioned, but typically a feature for schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
308 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Elementary School located?
Franklin Elementary School is located in the Bay Creek neighborhood of Madison, WI.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Franklin Elementary serves a central area in Madison, WI, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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