FRANKLIN

Franklin is a public elementary school that is part of the Newton school district, located in West Newton, MA with about 434 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 35 teachers, Franklin has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The Franklin Elementary School, located in the village of West Newton, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with social-emotional learning to ensure students develop both intellectually and personally.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. By utilizing the resources of the Newton Public School system, Franklin provides its students with access to diverse enrichment programs, modern classroom technology, and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the individual needs of every child. Through a curriculum designed to encourage critical thinking and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Franklin at (617) 559-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

125 Derby Street
West Newton, MA 02465-1314
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FRANKLIN is a public school in West Newton, MA with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Newton
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
35.99
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 434 students

White
69.4%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black or African American
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%

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.