Franklin at Brimhall Elementary

www.mpsaz.org/franklinbrim

768 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is a specialized campus within the Mesa Public Schools district, operating under the "Franklin" model. This model is characterized by a traditional, structured academic approach that emphasizes a back-to-basics curriculum. The school focuses on high academic standards, explicit instruction, and a rigorous, cohesive progression of subjects, typically utilizing the Spalding method for language arts and Saxon math, which are staples of the Franklin program’s reputation for consistency and fundamental skill-building.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and discipline. The environment is designed to be teacher-led and orderly, aiming to provide a focused classroom experience that prepares students for success in higher grades. By prioritizing core academic subjects and maintaining uniform expectations for student conduct, Franklin at Brimhall creates a consistent educational path for families who value a structured, traditional schooling experience within a public school setting.

768

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin at Brimhall Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	163
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	31
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
534 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
163 (21.2 %)
Two or More
31 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
Black
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)472-2600
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/franklinbrim
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 94