Franklin Elementary School

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 3130 Ave C in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is integrated into the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum, community engagement, and a focus on essential life skills.

As a neighborhood school, Franklin Elementary plays a vital role in its local community, often serving as a hub for student growth and family involvement. The school focuses on building strong relationships between staff, students, and parents to create a supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. By providing foundational instruction in core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

497

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	87
Black	35
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
340 (68.4 %)
Hispanic
87 (17.5 %)
Black
35 (7.0 %)
Two or More
30 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone:	(712)328-6469
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 44

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68