Franklin East Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/franklineast

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin East Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district and operates under the district’s specialized "Franklin" magnet program model. The school is known for its traditional academic approach, which emphasizes a structured learning environment, a back-to-basics curriculum, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents. By focusing on fundamental skills and clear behavioral expectations, the school aims to create a consistent, high-achieving atmosphere designed to prepare students for long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin East encourages student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives. The school fosters a close-knit environment where parental involvement is highly encouraged, which is a hallmark of the Franklin program’s philosophy. By maintaining high standards for both academics and character development, Franklin East strives to provide a stable, supportive foundation for its diverse student body, helping them build the necessary tools to excel as they transition into middle and high school.

551

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	244
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
259 (47.0 %)
Hispanic
244 (44.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.2 %)
Black
16 (2.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-6500
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/franklineast
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 74

Ungraded 2