Franklin

franklin.newton.k12.ma.us/

363 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

363

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	43
Black	11
Asian	60
Two or More	34

White
215 (59.2 %)
Asian
60 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
43 (11.8 %)
Two or More
34 (9.4 %)
Black
11 (3.0 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9500
Website:	http://franklin.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 40

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	54%
Male	167	46%

Elementary School K - 5th