Franklin East Elementary School

1753 E 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin East Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Franklin East Elementary School's student population of 607 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
607 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin East Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin East Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#133 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
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64%
32%
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66%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
47%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin East Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin East Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin East Elementary School?
607 students attend Franklin East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Franklin East Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin East Elementary School?
Franklin East Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin East Elementary School offer ?
Franklin East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin East Elementary School part of?
Franklin East Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.

School Reviews

5   11/10/2021
Amazing school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Miss Piggy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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