Franklin Elementary

franklin.madison.k12.wi.us/

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 305 W Lakeside St in Madison, Wisconsin, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Situated in a central area of the city, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive educational environment for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core academic excellence while fostering social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, Franklin Elementary utilizes the district’s broad resources and curriculum standards to offer a well-rounded educational experience. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between families and educators, encouraging active community involvement to enhance student learning. By prioritizing personalized instruction and maintaining a welcoming school culture, Franklin Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner in a collaborative and forward-thinking setting.

297

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	34
Black	18
Asian	16
Two or More	28

White
201 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (11.4 %)
Two or More
28 (9.4 %)
Black
18 (6.1 %)
Asian
16 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-2292
Website:	http://franklin.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 26

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	46.5%
Male	159	53.5%

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