Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

215 W Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students

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

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
#1043 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

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

American Indian
1%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
7%

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

Hispanic
11%
12%

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

Black
18%
12%

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

White
51%
60%

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

Two or more races
13%
7%

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

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.68

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

(22-23)
9.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
331 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.

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