Franklin Elem School

1006 Mount Mission Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960

franklin.massac.org

139 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 1006 Mt Mission Road in Metropolis, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Massac Unit School District #1, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the elementary grade levels. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area of Metropolis, aiming to foster a supportive and accessible learning environment for young children as they begin their formal education.

Beyond core academics, Franklin Elementary emphasizes the social and emotional development of its students, striving to build a strong community feel within the school walls. Like many institutions in the region, the school works closely with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience that prepares them for middle school and beyond. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and character-building skills, Franklin Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Metropolis area.

139

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	1
Black	8
Two or More	11

White
119 (85.6 %)
Two or More
11 (7.9 %)
Black
8 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Massac UD 1
Phone:	(618)524-2243
Website:	http://franklin.massac.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 24

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 30