Franklin Elem School

172 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located in Belleville, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Belleville Public School District 118. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its student body. The school aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

Situated in the heart of Belleville, the school benefits from its central location, which often allows for strong engagement between educators, parents, and community members. Franklin Elementary focuses on creating a classroom atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically and participate actively in their own learning process. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school works to ensure that all students—regardless of background—have the resources and support necessary to thrive throughout their primary education years.

172

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	28
Black	80
Two or More	21

Black
80 (46.5%)
White
43 (25.0%)
Hispanic
28 (16.3%)
Two or More
21 (12.2%)

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:	Belleville SD 118
Phone:	(618)233-2413
Website:	http://belleville118.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 27