Franklin Lower Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Franklin Lower Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Lower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin Lower Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Lower Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Lower Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
43%
47%
White
54%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Lower Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Lower Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Franklin Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Franklin County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Franklin Lower Elementary School?
376 students attend Franklin Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Franklin Lower Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Lower Elementary School?
Franklin Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Lower Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Franklin Lower Elementary School part of?
Franklin Lower Elementary School is part of Franklin Co School Dist School District.
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