Franklin Elem

www.usd259.org

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in the Delano district of Wichita, Kansas, serving students within the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the state's largest school district, Franklin Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active participation from both families and the local community. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Franklin Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated instruction and various extracurricular opportunities. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district news through the official USD 259 website.

390

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	214
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	34
American Indian	5

Hispanic
214 (54.9%)
White
106 (27.2%)
Two or More
34 (8.7%)
Black
27 (6.9%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-9850
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 56

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	52.6%
Male	185	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)