Franklin Elementary

1111 E. Mason St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

www.sbunified.org

441 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 1111 E. Mason St. in Santa Barbara, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. As a neighborhood anchor, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a diverse, inclusive community.

The school’s academic program is designed to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body, often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students engaged. As part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Franklin Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives aimed at ensuring all students are prepared for secondary education. For families interested in current curriculum, school events, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the [district’s official website](http://www.sbunified.org).

441

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	399
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Hispanic
399 (90.5 %)
White
26 (5.9 %)
Two or More
11 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)963-4283
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 80

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 55