Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Franklin Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4163 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 46% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita Falls Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin Elementary School is Wichita Falls High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Barwise Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zundelowitz Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Falls Wichita Falls High School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,248 student10
0.4 miles
2149 Ave H
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1084 0.4 9-12 1,248 - Wichita Falls Zundelowitz Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 547 students10
1.0 miles
1706 Polk
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164 1 PK-5 547 - Wichita Falls Crockett Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 524 students10
1.2 miles
3015 Ave I
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140 1.2 K-5 524 - Wichita Falls Southern Hills Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 478 students10
1.3 miles
3920 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188 1.3 PK-5 478 - Wichita Falls Barwise Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-9 | 1,137 student10
1.5 miles
3807 Kemp
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108 1.5 6-9 1,137
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