FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merced City Elementary school district, located in Merced, CA with about 630 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 27 teachers, Franklin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 Elementary, located at 2936 Franklin Rd. in Merced, California, is a public school serving students within the Merced City School District. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in its primary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes equity and student achievement, often integrating technology and collaborative teaching strategies into the daily classroom experience. Like many elementary schools in the Merced area, Franklin Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement, encouraging parents to participate in school events and decision-making processes. By creating a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Franklin Elementary at (209) 385-6623 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.