Franklin Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary is a public school located in the heart of the Milwaukee community on West Nash Street, operating as part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Serving students in the surrounding urban neighborhood, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and social development. As an MPS institution, it follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 53206 area, offering a traditional elementary curriculum focused on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the Milwaukee district, Franklin Elementary aims to foster a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. For parents and community members interested in specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the official district website provides a comprehensive resource for navigating the school's programs and staying connected with the administration.

311

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	17
Black	287
Two or More	6

Black
287 (92.3%)
Hispanic
17 (5.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
White
1 (0.3%)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)875-4400
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
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 25

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	37.3%
Male	195	62.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)