Franklin Elementary

franklin.manitowocpublicschools.org

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 800 S 35th St in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the Manitowoc Public School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. As part of the broader district, Franklin Elementary aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares children for future academic success while fostering a sense of belonging within the Manitowoc community.

The school benefits from being integrated into a district that prioritizes communication, family engagement, and resource accessibility. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparency regarding its curriculum, school policies, and community events. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents, Franklin Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive in a structured and encouraging educational setting.

389

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	69
Black	26
Asian	61
Two or More	31

White
202 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (17.7 %)
Asian
61 (15.7 %)
Two or More
31 (8.0 %)
Black
26 (6.7 %)

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:	Manitowoc School District
Phone:	(920)663-9510
Website:	http://franklin.manitowocpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 73