Franklin Elementary School

www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/fra

265 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 210 Taylor St in Muscatine, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Muscatine Community School District. As part of a district dedicated to academic growth and community engagement, Franklin Elementary focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters both the educational and social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Muscatine community, utilizing its website to maintain transparent communication with families regarding school policies, events, and academic resources. By fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community, Franklin Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. As an integral component of the local school district, the institution remains committed to upholding the standards and mission of Muscatine’s educational system.

265

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	116
Black	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
134 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
116 (43.8 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Black
6 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Muscatine Comm School District
Phone:	(563)263-5040
Website:	http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/fra
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 51

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 40