Franklin School

1910 S. 11th St
Missoula, MT 59801

www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin School is a historic elementary school located in the Southside neighborhood of Missoula, Montana. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Missoula County Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Architecturally and culturally, Franklin School is a landmark in its neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for local families and community engagement. The school staff is noted for focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative projects, aiming to prepare students for middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of the broader Missoula community.

274

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	32
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
197 (71.9%)
Hispanic
32 (11.7%)
American Indian
15 (5.5%)
Black
12 (4.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4020
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 17

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 42