East Franklin Elementary

www.macon.k12.nc.us/efs/

315 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

East Franklin Elementary School, located in the mountain town of Franklin, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational anchor for the Macon County School District. Situated on Watauga Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The institution emphasizes a strong foundational curriculum, aiming to develop both the intellectual capabilities and the character of its student body while maintaining close ties to the local community.

Beyond core academic instruction, East Franklin Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging the resources of the Macon County school system and encouraging parental involvement, the school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes active learning. Through its commitment to excellence in elementary education, the school remains a vital contributor to the educational landscape of the Franklin area.

315

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	109
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
200 (63.5%)
Hispanic
109 (34.6%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
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:	Macon County Schools
Phone:	(828)524-3216
Website:	http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/efs/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
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 54

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 74