Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin East Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin East Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin East Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin East Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 1956 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
44%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin East Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin East Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Franklin East Elementary School?
551 students attend Franklin East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Franklin East Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin East Elementary School?
Franklin East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin East Elementary School offer ?
Franklin East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin East Elementary School part of?
Franklin East Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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