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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic | 387 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 101 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Hispanic387 (67.3 %)
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Asian101 (17.6 %)
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White47 (8.2 %)
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Two or More19 (3.3 %)
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Black17 (3.0 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.5 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 215 |
| Grade 1 | 153 |
| Grade 2 | 161 |
| Grade 3 | 46 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 282 | 49% |
| Male | 293 | 51% |
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