Franklin Lower Elementary

Franklin County School District
481 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
379 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Franklin Lower Elementary is a public school located in Meadville, Mississippi, serving as a foundational part of the Franklin County School District. Situated on Highway 98 East, the school is dedicated to the early educational development of children in the surrounding community, typically focusing on primary grade levels (pre-kindergarten through early elementary). The facility functions as a key center for academic growth, providing a structured environment where young students are introduced to core subjects and essential social-emotional skills.

As part of the broader Franklin County school system, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere aimed at fostering curiosity and building the academic groundwork necessary for future success. The school plays an integral role in the Meadville area by partnering with families to ensure students receive personalized attention during their formative years. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, Franklin Lower Elementary strives to prepare its young scholars for the transition to upper elementary and middle school education.
379
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    201 (53.0%)
  • Black
    161 (42.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Hispanic
    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 County School District
Phone: (601)384-5605
Website: http://www.franklincountyschoolsms.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 66

* 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 45
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 78
Gender Ratio