Franktown Elementary School

1384 NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 83
FRANKTOWN, CO 80116

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franktown Elementary School, located in the rural community of Franktown, Colorado, is part of the Douglas County School District. Serving students from preschool through fifth grade, the school is known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere that fosters a close-knit community feel. Because of its location along Highway 83, it acts as a central educational hub for families living in the surrounding semi-rural areas, often emphasizing a personalized approach to learning that takes advantage of smaller class sizes and strong parent-teacher collaboration.

The school is characterized by a commitment to both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, Franktown Elementary typically integrates character education and community-building activities into its daily routine, encouraging students to take pride in their local environment. With its focus on creating a supportive and safe learning space, the school aims to prepare children for their transition to middle school while maintaining a traditional, nurturing environment that reflects the values of the Franktown community.

365

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franktown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
308 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.7 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-5300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franktown Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franktown Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	49.9%
Male	183	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)