Franklin Elementary School

(708)201-2083

www.district148.net/franklinelementary.html

259 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in Dolton, Illinois, serving students within the Dolton School District 149. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the district, Franklin Elementary aims to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school.

The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and family engagement in the educational process. By utilizing various district resources and instructional strategies, Franklin Elementary works to meet the individual needs of its learners while promoting a culture of inclusivity. The school remains dedicated to helping students build the character and academic discipline necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

259

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	21
Black	233
Two or More	4

Black
233 (90.0%)
Hispanic
21 (8.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
White
1 (0.4%)

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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)201-2083
Website:	http://www.district148.net/franklinelementary.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 32

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 31