Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2012)

900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Franklin Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
90-94%
84%
(10-11)
90-94%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
1%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
409 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

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