Franklin Elementary

575 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
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.
575
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White47
Hispanic387
Black17
Asian101
Two or More19
American Indian1
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    387 (67.3 %)
  • Asian
    101 (17.6 %)
  • White
    47 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    17 (3.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: N/A
District: Merced City Elementary
Phone: (209)385-6623
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 436
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 55
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 215
Grade 1 153
Grade 2 161
Grade 3 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten215
Grade 1153
Grade 2161
Grade 346
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28249%
Male29351%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)