FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County School District school district, located in Meadville, MS with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 24 teachers, FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 LOWER ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Meadville, Mississippi, serving as a foundational part of the Franklin County School District. Situated on Highway 98 East, the school is dedicated to the early educational development of children in the surrounding community, typically focusing on primary grade levels (pre-kindergarten through early elementary). The facility functions as a key center for academic growth, providing a structured environment where young students are introduced to core subjects and essential social-emotional skills.

As part of the broader Franklin County school system, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere aimed at fostering curiosity and building the academic groundwork necessary for future success. The school plays an integral role in the Meadville area by partnering with families to ensure students receive personalized attention during their formative years. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its young scholars for the transition to upper elementary and middle school education.

For more information, contact FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY at (601) 384-5605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
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FRANKLIN LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Meadville, MS with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
24.43
NSLP Status:1
No
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

* 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 425 students

White
51.8%
Black or African American
45.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.5%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.