Franklin Elementary School

211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Franklin Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
11%
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White
77%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simpson Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
323 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Simpson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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