FRANKLIN

Franklin is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tacoma School District school district, located in Tacoma, WA with about 306 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, Franklin has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, is part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body from the surrounding urban community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for local families, emphasizing inclusivity and the holistic development of its students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school is known for its commitment to equitable learning opportunities and community engagement. Because it serves a historically significant and evolving part of Tacoma, Franklin often integrates programs designed to support student achievement through collaborative teaching and robust staff-to-student support systems. By maintaining a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character development, Franklin Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Franklin at (253) 571-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.