George H Gerke Elementary School

247 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

George H. Gerke Elementary School, located in Franklin, Ohio, serves the local community as part of the Franklin City School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Franklin area by preparing young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also social-emotional development. By utilizing state-aligned curricula and maintaining a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and families, George H. Gerke Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Located on Sherman Drive, the school serves as a central hub for the families it supports within the Franklin school community.

247

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George H Gerke Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	11
Black	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
189 (76.5%)
Two or More
33 (13.4%)
Black
12 (4.9%)
Hispanic
11 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin City
Phone:	(937)743-8650
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 2

Grade 1 238

Grade 2 7