Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Palouse 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 40% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
262 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Pullman School District.
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