Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

410 W 2nd
Junction City, KS 66441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(20-21)
30-34%
28%
(20-21)
45-49%
36%
(20-21)
<50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
23%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
13%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
52%
60%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
17%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.66

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
30.3%
19.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
162 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools.

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