Franklin Elementary

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary, located in the South Hill area of Spokane, Washington, serves as a neighborhood-focused public school within the Spokane Public Schools district. It is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment where students from kindergarten through fifth grade receive foundational instruction. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond through a blend of structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement.

As part of the broader Spokane school system, Franklin Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a strong emphasis on parental engagement. The school is highly regarded for its active PTA and the collaborative relationship it maintains between staff, students, and local families. By providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere, Franklin strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to the tools and guidance necessary to build a strong educational foundation within the local community.

456

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	19
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	4

White
328 (72.1 %)
Two or More
54 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.6 %)
Asian
19 (4.2 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Spokane School District
Phone:	(509)354-2620
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	46.9%
Male	241	52.9%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)