FRANKLIN ACADEMY SUNRISE

Charter School 1,381 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Academy in Sunrise, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As part of a larger network of Franklin Academy schools in South Florida, the Sunrise campus is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and critical thinking. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for higher education through a structured curriculum that often incorporates specialized programs, such as STEM initiatives, to keep students engaged and challenged.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture through the integration of the "Franklin Core Values," which include integrity, respect, and responsibility. The Sunrise campus typically utilizes a technology-rich learning environment, encouraging students to develop digital literacy alongside their traditional studies. By maintaining a balance between high academic expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Franklin Academy aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools for both personal success and effective citizenship.

1,381

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN ACADEMY SUNRISE
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	644
Black	446
Asian	46
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

Hispanic
644 (46.6 %)
Black
446 (32.3 %)
White
193 (14.0 %)
Two or More
51 (3.7 %)
Asian
46 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)206-0850
Website:	http://franklin-academy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 144

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 167

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANKLIN ACADEMY SUNRISE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	177
Grade 5	167
Grade 6	159
Grade 7	164
Grade 8	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANKLIN ACADEMY SUNRISE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	676	49%
Male	705	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)