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Franklin Elementary School vs. Dr Weeks Elementary School

Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or Dr Weeks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin Elementary School
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
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Bottom 50%
Dr Weeks Elementary School
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Dr Weeks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Weeks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
646 students
682 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Weeks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Weeks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Weeks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Weeks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4236 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4312 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr Weeks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
12%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Weeks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Weeks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Weeks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Syracuse City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr Weeks Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
78
48
Kindergarten Students
88
83
Grade 1 Students
103
121
Grade 2 Students
105
122
Grade 3 Students
92
103
Grade 4 Students
97
94
Grade 5 Students
83
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
27%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr Weeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Syracuse City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Weeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Weeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Weeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Syracuse City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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