Franklin Upper Elementary

Franklin County School District
409 Hwy 98 E
Meadville, MS 39653
234 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Franklin Upper Elementary, located at 409 Hwy 98 E in Meadville, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin County School District. As an "upper elementary" school, it typically bridges the gap between primary schooling and middle school, catering to students in the intermediate grade levels (usually grades 3 through 5 or 6). The school is situated in a rural setting, playing an integral role in the small, tight-knit community of Meadville, where it focuses on foundational academic development, literacy, and numeracy.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By focusing on the specific developmental needs of pre-adolescent students, Franklin Upper Elementary aims to prepare them for the more rigorous academic demands of junior high and high school. The facility functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience within the Franklin County region.
234
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (53.4%)
  • Black
    101 (43.2%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin County School District
Phone: (601)384-2940
Website: http://www.franklincountyschoolsms.com/
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 153
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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
Grade 4 86
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Franklin Middle School
Franklin County School District
157 Students
236 Edison Street
Meadville, MS 39653 (2.2 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th