Franklin Elementary

www.wausauschools.org

181 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Wausau School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional learning, Franklin Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Wausau community, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and character development, Franklin Elementary strives to create a safe and welcoming space for students to grow. Families interested in learning more about their specific programming, school calendar, or enrollment information can visit their official district website at [www.wausauschools.org](http://www.wausauschools.org).

181

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	51
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
88 (48.6%)
Asian
51 (28.2%)
Hispanic
19 (10.5%)
Two or More
17 (9.4%)
Black
5 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Wausau School District
Phone:	(715)261-0000
Website:	http://www.wausauschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
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 27

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 24