Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
288 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Rock Ridge Public Schools School District.
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