Franklin Elementary

franklin.alamedaunified.org/

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary, located in the heart of Alameda, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Alameda Unified School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its central location on San Antonio Avenue makes it an accessible neighborhood hub, fostering a close-knit environment where families and educators work collaboratively to support the developmental and social-emotional needs of young learners.

Beyond its core curriculum, Franklin Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating arts, technology, and inclusive practices into daily school life. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community that frequently coordinates enrichment programs and campus events, helping to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. By focusing on critical thinking and character development, Franklin strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

291

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	53
Two or More	67

White
119 (40.9%)
Two or More
67 (23.0%)
Asian
53 (18.2%)
Hispanic
43 (14.8%)
Black
9 (3.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Alameda Unified
Phone:	(510)748-4004
Website:	http://franklin.alamedaunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 47