FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Le Mars Comm School District school district, located in Le Mars, IA with about 271 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Franklin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Franklin Elementary School, located at 400 3rd Ave SE in Le Mars, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the Le Mars Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its young students. It is deeply integrated into the local Le Mars community, often emphasizing the development of essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and character building to prepare children for their future educational pursuits.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success through a blend of traditional instruction and community involvement. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Franklin Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can explore their interests and grow both personally and intellectually. As a staple of the Le Mars school system, it plays a vital role in the town’s broader mission to provide quality public education to its residents.

For more information, contact Franklin Elementary School at (712) 546-4185 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 3rd Ave SE
Le Mars, IA 51031
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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Le Mars, IA with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
271
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 271 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Hispanic/Latino
11.8%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.