Franklin Elementary School

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 505 Lester St in Cadillac, Michigan, serves as a foundational institution within the Cadillac Area Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Franklin Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader "Viking" community—a name reflected in their digital presence at vikingnet.org—the school integrates local school spirit with a commitment to student achievement. The institution places a strong value on community partnership, encouraging parental involvement and active engagement to help students thrive in a safe and structured setting. Through a blend of dedicated teaching staff and a focus on core educational values, Franklin Elementary serves as a key pillar for families in the Cadillac area.

606

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	32
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	6

White
533 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cadillac Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)876-5200
Website:	http://cadillacschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 112

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 98