Franklin School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/fes

262 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin School, located at 1895 Barnum Ave. in Stratford, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Stratford School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for student success in higher grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students have access to high-quality instruction while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Franklin School integrates modern educational resources and encourages active parental and community involvement to enrich the student experience. The school focuses on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere where diversity is respected and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and district-aligned programs, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, lifelong learners and engaged members of their community.

262

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	125
Black	92
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
125 (47.7 %)
Black
92 (35.1 %)
White
29 (11.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4190
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/fes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 37

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 37