Franklin Elementary School

602 Fayal Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
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Top 10%
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 is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
288 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

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#113 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Franklin Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
89%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Minnesota.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

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 schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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