Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus

www.mpsaz.org/franklinbrim

889 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is a specialized campus within the Mesa Public Schools district, operating under the "Franklin" model. This model is characterized by a traditional, structured academic approach that emphasizes a back-to-basics curriculum. The school focuses on high academic standards, explicit instruction, and a rigorous, cohesive progression of subjects, typically utilizing the Spalding method for language arts and Saxon math, which are staples of the Franklin program’s reputation for consistency and fundamental skill-building.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and discipline. The environment is designed to be teacher-led and orderly, aiming to provide a focused classroom experience that prepares students for success in higher grades. By prioritizing core academic subjects and maintaining uniform expectations for student conduct, Franklin at Brimhall creates a consistent educational path for families who value a structured, traditional schooling experience within a public school setting.

889

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	193
Black	22
Asian	21
Two or More	49
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
595 (66.9%)
Hispanic
193 (21.7%)
Two or More
49 (5.5%)
Black
22 (2.5%)
Asian
21 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)472-2600
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/franklinbrim
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
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 84

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 117