Franklin Elementary School

261 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 400 3rd Ave SE in Le Mars, Iowa, serves as a primary educational institution within the Le Mars Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its young students. It is deeply integrated into the local Le Mars community, often emphasizing the development of essential skills such as literacy, numeracy, and character building to prepare children for their future educational pursuits.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success through a blend of traditional instruction and community involvement. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Franklin Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can explore their interests and grow both personally and intellectually. As a staple of the Le Mars school system, it plays a vital role in the town’s broader mission to provide quality public education to its residents.

261

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	32
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

White
178 (68.2%)
Hispanic
32 (12.3%)
Two or More
18 (6.9%)
Black
14 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.8%)
Asian
7 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Le Mars Comm School District
Phone:	(712)546-4185
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 38

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 46