Needham Elementary School

1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Needham Elementary School, located in Franklin, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Franklin Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By emphasizing core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and strong community partnerships, Needham strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of curiosity and responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to thrive. Beyond the classroom, Needham Elementary promotes active parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its approach to holistic education. With a dedicated staff and a focus on building a strong community of learners, the school remains a pivotal part of the Franklin educational landscape, emphasizing both character development and academic excellence.

347

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Needham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	21
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (83.0%)
Two or More
27 (7.8%)
Hispanic
21 (6.1%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Franklin Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)738-5780
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 71