FRANKLIN AT ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Franklin at Alma Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Franklin at Alma Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Franklin at Alma Elementary is a specialized school located in Mesa, Arizona, operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its commitment to the "Franklin Model," a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy that emphasizes a traditional approach to learning. The school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum, high behavioral expectations, and consistent instructional methods designed to build a strong foundational knowledge for all students.
Beyond its core academic mission, Franklin at Alma fosters a cohesive community environment by promoting parent involvement and a disciplined classroom culture. The school is known for its emphasis on character development, patriotism, and traditional values, which are integrated into the daily experience. By prioritizing clear objectives and structured routines, the school aims to provide a stable and high-achieving atmosphere for its students in grades K-6.
For more information, contact Franklin at Alma Elementary at (480) 472-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3900
FRANKLIN AT ALMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 344 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 344
- Teachers:
- 16.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 344 students
- White
- 48.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.0%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.