Franklin Academy

www.columbuscityschools.org/o/fa

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Academy, located at 501 N. Third Avenue in Columbus, Mississippi, holds a significant place in history as the first public school established in the state of Mississippi. Operating under the Columbus Municipal School District, the school prides itself on its rich heritage while maintaining a focus on providing a structured, modern learning environment for elementary-aged students. Its location in the heart of Columbus allows it to serve as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing academic growth and the development of foundational skills in a supportive setting.

Beyond its historical legacy, Franklin Academy is committed to fostering student achievement through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. The school strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By blending its storied past with contemporary educational practices, Franklin Academy remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors and as responsible members of the community.

231

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	6
Black	195
Asian	6
Two or More	11

Black
195 (84.4%)
White
13 (5.6%)
Two or More
11 (4.8%)
Hispanic
6 (2.6%)
Asian
6 (2.6%)

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:	Columbus Municipal School District
Phone:	(662)241-7150
Website:	http://www.columbuscityschools.org/o/fa
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 35