FRANKLIN ELEM.

www.lps53.org/fr

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 201 W Mill in Liberty, Missouri, is a key institution within the Liberty Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and academically engaging environment for students in the elementary grades. It is well-regarded for its commitment to foundational education and its role in fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and families in the Liberty area.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Liberty Public School District, Franklin Elementary integrates modern instructional strategies and technology to help students reach their full potential. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or general policies, further information can be found on their official website at [fr.liberty.k12.mo.us](http://fr.liberty.k12.mo.us/).

245

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	25
Black	13
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
184 (75.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (10.2 %)
Two or More
21 (8.6 %)
Black
13 (5.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-5440
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/fr
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45