Franklin Elementary School

324 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School, located at 211 S. Main St. in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Simpson County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. The school is situated in the heart of Franklin, acting as a central hub for the local community and providing a structured learning environment designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, Franklin Elementary aims to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity and academic achievement. As part of a smaller school district, it often benefits from a tight-knit community feel, allowing for meaningful collaboration between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure every student has the resources necessary to succeed.

324

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	25
Black	22
Asian	3
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
235 (72.5%)
Two or More
38 (11.7%)
Hispanic
25 (7.7%)
Black
22 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
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:	Simpson County
Phone:	(270)586-3241
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 107

Kindergarten 217