FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANKLIN ELEM SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 308 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, FRANKLIN ELEM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 3506 Franklin Street in the North Omaha community, is a public school serving students as part of the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of both social-emotional skills and academic proficiency in its elementary-aged learners.

The school operates with a focus on equity and student success, often utilizing resources provided by the OPS district to address the specific needs of its population. Like many schools in the area, Franklin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between educators and families. By maintaining a structured educational setting, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning within the vibrant culture of North Omaha.

For more information, contact FRANKLIN ELEM SCHOOL at (531) 299-1440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3506 FRANKLIN ST
OMAHA, NE 68111-4198
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FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 308 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
308
Teachers:
26.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
5th Grade
6th 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 308 students

Black or African American
49.4%
Hispanic/Latino
23.7%
Asian
11.7%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.