FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Geary County Schools school district, located in Junction City, KS with about 179 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 Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 410 W 2nd Street in Junction City, Kansas, serves as a local primary educational institution within the Geary County Unified School District 475. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction and fostering the social-emotional development of students in the Junction City community. The school operates under the broader mission of USD 475, which emphasizes student success, community engagement, and the preparation of children for future academic transitions.

By being part of the USD 475 district, Franklin Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum managed by the district’s central administration. The school’s proximity to the downtown area makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, and it typically serves a diverse student body, including those from military families stationed at nearby Fort Riley. For parents and community members, the school’s official website, [www.usd475.org](http://www.usd475.org), serves as the primary portal for academic calendars, district policies, enrollment information, and ongoing school announcements.

For more information, contact Franklin Elem at (785) 717-4380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.