Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frankton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frankton Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Frankton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frankton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankton Elementary School's ranking?
Frankton Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frankton Elementary School often compared to?
Frankton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lapel Elementary School, Elwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frankton Elementary School?
790 students attend Frankton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frankton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankton Elementary School?
Frankton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frankton Elementary School offer ?
Frankton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frankton Elementary School part of?
Frankton Elementary School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools School District.
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