Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1015 Sherman, Po Box 2002
Holdrege, NE 68949
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(14-15)
80-89%
72%
(14-15)
80-89%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
142 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Holdrege Public Schools.

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