Franklin School

1895 Barnum Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Franklin School's student population of 293 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Franklin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#642 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
48%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
31%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut 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 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin School's ranking?
Franklin School is ranked #642 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Franklin School often compared to?
Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford - Victoria Soto School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
293 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Franklin School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Stratford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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