Franklin Elementary

766 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary, located at 120 S. Emerald Ave. in Modesto, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Modesto City Schools district. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education for students in their early academic years, typically spanning from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is situated in a central area of Modesto, serving as a hub for families in the 95351 zip code and prioritizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character building. Like many schools in the district, Franklin Elementary utilizes local resources and community engagement initiatives to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a focus on classroom engagement and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, while striving to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all children.

766

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	618
Black	32
Asian	38
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
618 (80.7 %)
Two or More
51 (6.7 %)
Asian
38 (5.0 %)
Black
32 (4.2 %)
White
22 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-8112
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	708
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	123
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	50%
Male	383	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)