Franklinton Elementary School

Washington Parish
345 Jaguar Drive
Franklinton, LA 70438
405 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Franklinton Elementary School, located at 345 Jaguar Drive in Franklinton, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington Parish School District. As a central hub for primary education in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering both the academic and social development of its students. The campus serves as a localized learning environment designed to meet the specific needs of the Franklinton area, providing a structured setting where young students can build the essential skills necessary for their future educational transitions.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Franklinton community, often acting as a focal point for student engagement and school spirit, famously represented by the "Jaguar" mascot. By focusing on fundamental curriculum standards and encouraging a supportive classroom atmosphere, Franklinton Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond. Through its faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain a safe and nurturing environment that promotes character development, literacy, and core academic proficiency.
405
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (55.6 %)
  • Black
    131 (32.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Washington Parish
Phone: (985)839-3580
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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
Grade 4 134
Grade 5 141
Grade 6 130
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Franklinton Junior High School
Washington Parish
362 Students
617 Main Street
Franklinton, LA 70438 (2.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th