FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Franklin Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Simpson County school district, located in Franklin, KY with about 338 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 20 teachers, Franklin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 211 S. Main St. in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Simpson County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. The school is situated in the heart of Franklin, acting as a central hub for the local community and providing a structured learning environment designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.
The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, Franklin Elementary aims to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. As part of a smaller school district, it often benefits from a tight-knit community feel, allowing for meaningful collaboration between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure every student has the resources necessary to succeed.
For more information, contact Franklin Elementary School at (270) 586-3241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Franklin, KY with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Simpson County
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 20.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 338 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.