Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Elementary serves the northern part of Oshkosh, WI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles.
- 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 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.45, which is less 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
#1186 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1186 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
308 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.
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