Enrollment
324
Elementary
DISTRICT 506 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIMPSON COUNTY·NCES 210540001299
Franklin Elementary School
211 S Main St, Franklin, KY 42134 · (270) 586-3241 · Simpson County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL324 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
227 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 107 | 33% |
| Kindergarten | 217 | 67% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Simpson County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Franklin Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School this school | 324 | 70.1% | N/A |
| Crofton Elementary School Crofton | 378 | 69.8% | 50.0% |
| Garth Elementary School Georgetown | 381 | 70.9% | 44.3% |
| Westridge Elementary Frankfort | 351 | 66.7% | 52.4% |
| Irvington Elementary School Irvington | 359 | 71.9% | 36.3% |
| Shearer Elementary School Winchester | 413 | 69.7% | 41.0% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Franklin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 324 | #537 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #522 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.0% | #244 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.1% | #281 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.1% | #358 of 437 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
324
+18 (+6%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 451
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 16.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 324 | 20 | 16.2:1 | 70% (227) |
| 2023-24 | 323 | 20.5 | 15.8:1 | 64% (208) |
| 2022-23 | 337 | 22.5 | 15.0:1 | 65% (219) |
| 2020-21 | 306 | 19 | 16.1:1 | 65% (199) |
| 2017-18 | 338 | 21 | 16.1:1 | 70% (235) |
| 2015-16 | 333 | 18 | 18.5:1 | 57% (189) |
| 2010-11 | 311 | 19 | 16.4:1 | 71% (220) |
| 2000-01 | 454 | 22 | 20.6:1 | 54% (245) |
| 1990-91 | 451 | 27 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Franklin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (338 to 324); teachers down 5% (21 to 20).
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School, a small elementary school, is located in Franklin, Kentucky. Its enrollment is 324 students, spread over pre-K through kindergarten. Across elementary schools in Kentucky, the average enrollment is about 421.
The district, Simpson County, has 3,080 students enrolled across 6 schools.
About 73% of the student body at Franklin Elementary School is White. The remaining students are 12% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 7% Black. Among people living in Simpson County, the White share is about 84%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 45, compared with 70 nationally.
With 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 16.2:1. The average for elementary schools in Kentucky is 15.4:1, so this school has more students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Franklin Elementary School, 70% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the surrounding county, Simpson County, median household income comes to about $59,858, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. The county has 6 public schools and about 3,080 students.
Franklin-Simpson Middle School is the nearest public school to Franklin Elementary School, about 0.3 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 5 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Distant. That means it sits in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal enrollment counts increased from 306 (2020-21) to 324 (2024-25).
This page collects posts and questions about Franklin Elementary School, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Simpson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,972
Census ACS
Median income
$59,858
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
3,080 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Simpson County
- Franklin-Simpson High SchoolHigh · 830 students
- Simpson Elementary SchoolElementary · 731 students
- Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolMiddle · 662 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 463 students
- Franklin-Simpson High School West CampusHigh · 70 students
Other schools in Franklin
- Franklin-Simpson High SchoolHigh · 830 students
- Simpson Elementary SchoolElementary · 731 students
- Franklin-Simpson Middle SchoolMiddle · 662 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 463 students
- Franklin-Simpson High School West CampusHigh · 70 students
Other Franklin Elementary schools
74 other US public schools in 22 states are named Franklin Elementary. Franklin Elementary School is the 46th largest of the 75.
- Franklin Elementary SchoolKEARNY, NJ · 950 students
- Franklin ElementaryElk Grove, CA · 932 students
- Franklin ElementaryModesto, CA · 777 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolNEWARK, NJ · 725 students
- Franklin Elementary SchoolSewickley, PA · 718 students
Nearby schools
- Franklin-Simpson Middle School0.3 mi · 662
- Franklin-Simpson High School0.3 mi · 830
- Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus0.4 mi · 70
- Lincoln Elementary School0.7 mi · 463
- Simpson Elementary School0.7 mi · 731
- Portland West Middle School9.6 mi · 491
Frequently asked questions
About Franklin Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School enrolls approximately 324 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Franklin Elementary School have?
Franklin Elementary School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
How diverse is Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School reports a student body of 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School is overseen by Simpson County in Simpson County.
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