New Franklin School

www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/newfrank

259 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Franklin School, located at 1 Franklin Drive in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Portsmouth School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on a community-focused approach, encouraging active participation from families and local partners to enrich the educational experience of its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a blend of core academic subjects, arts, and physical education, all supported by a dedicated faculty. With a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning and character development, New Franklin aims to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school maintains a transparent and collaborative culture, utilizing its resources and facilities to host various events that integrate the school into the broader Portsmouth community.

259

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Franklin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	29

White
203 (78.4 %)
Two or More
29 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (7.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Black
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:	Portsmouth School District
Phone:	(603)436-0910
Website:	http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/school/newfrank
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 36