Helen Keller Elementary

500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA 02038

www.franklinps.net/o/hkes

560 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Helen Keller Elementary School, located in Franklin, Massachusetts, serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Franklin Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is named in honor of Helen Keller, reflecting a commitment to perseverance, accessibility, and the belief that every child has the potential to succeed regardless of their personal challenges.

The school is known for its collaborative community atmosphere, which encourages active engagement from both parents and local residents. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the classroom, Helen Keller Elementary offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture well-rounded students, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school while developing a lifelong passion for learning.

560

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	36
Black	14
Asian	35
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
462 (82.5%)
Hispanic
36 (6.4%)
Asian
35 (6.2%)
Black
14 (2.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Franklin
Phone:	(508)553-0322
Website:	http://www.franklinps.net/o/hkes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 103

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 98