Franklin Elementary School

2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 561 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#158 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
67%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School, Canyon Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
561 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Elementary School located?
Franklin Elementary School is located in the North of Montana neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in North of Montana.

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Last Day of Classes
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Classes
August 21, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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