FRANKLIN ELEM.

FRANKLIN ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 school district, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 285 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 27 teachers, FRANKLIN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 1550 Themis in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the Cape Girardeau Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and a strong sense of community for its young learners. By prioritizing foundational education in a supportive atmosphere, Franklin Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success within the "Cape Tigers" district.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Cape Girardeau Public Schools, benefiting from the district’s broader mission to provide diverse learning opportunities and resources to its student body. Families can learn more about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, and administrative information by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.capetigers.com. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Franklin Elementary remains a vital part of the local educational landscape.

For more information, contact FRANKLIN ELEM. at (573) 335-5456 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1550 THEMIS
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-5320
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FRANKLIN ELEM. is a public Title I school in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 285 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
Total Students:
285
Teachers:
27.78
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 285 students

Black or African American
40.0%
White
29.8%
Two or more races
17.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.9%
Asian
1.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.