Franklin Elementary School

www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/franklin/Franklin/pages

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 1315 W Main St in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a key component of the Marshalltown Community School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-4 education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future academic journeys. As part of a diverse school district, Franklin Elementary emphasizes an inclusive environment that seeks to support students from various backgrounds through dedicated instruction and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the Marshalltown area, reflecting the district’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, offering various resources and initiatives designed to enhance the learning experience. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere and leveraging district-wide educational standards, Franklin Elementary works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

358

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	153
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	4

White
153 (42.7%)
Hispanic
153 (42.7%)
Two or More
27 (7.5%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)
Black
10 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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:	Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone:	(641)754-1041
Website:	http://www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/franklin/Franklin/pages
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 31

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65