FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 343 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 14 teachers, Franklin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 in the Normal Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Diego Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its diverse student population and its efforts to create a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Franklin Elementary prioritizes the "whole child" by offering various programs and initiatives designed to foster creativity and character building. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community that works to enhance the educational experience through extracurricular activities and school events. Its location in the heart of the 92116 zip code allows it to remain a central hub for local families, maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding urban community while providing a dedicated space for early childhood learning.

For more information, contact Franklin Elementary at (619) 344-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.