Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
13%
7%
White
52%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
162 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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