Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus

franklinjordan.mpsaz.org/

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Franklin at Alma Elementary is a specialized school located in Mesa, Arizona, operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. It is distinguished by its commitment to the "Franklin Model," a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy that emphasizes a traditional approach to learning. The school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum, high behavioral expectations, and consistent instructional methods designed to build a strong foundational knowledge for all students.

Beyond its core academic mission, Franklin at Alma fosters a cohesive community environment by promoting parent involvement and a disciplined classroom culture. The school is known for its emphasis on character development, patriotism, and traditional values, which are integrated into the daily experience. By prioritizing clear objectives and structured routines, the school aims to provide a stable and high-achieving atmosphere for its students in grades K-6.

318

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	128
Black	15
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
128 (40.3%)
White
121 (38.1%)
Two or More
28 (8.8%)
Black
15 (4.7%)
American Indian
13 (4.1%)
Asian
7 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.9%)

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:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-3900
Website:	http://franklinjordan.mpsaz.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 41