Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School operates as a cozy elementary school in Franklin, Kentucky, one of the schools within Simpson County. Current enrollment sits at 324 students spanning grades pre-K through K. That puts it 23% below the typical public school in Kentucky, which averages around 421 students.

Simpson County comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 3,080 students; Franklin Elementary School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Franklin Elementary School records that 73% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder looks like 12% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, 7% Black. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Franklin Elementary School has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 15.4:1 average. Around 70% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, Simpson County reports that median household income runs about $59,858, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, Simpson County runs 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,080 students), of which Franklin Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Franklin-Simpson Middle School, around 0.3 miles off. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Franklin Elementary School's enrollment has decreased 4% since 2018, when it stood at 338 (now 324). The White share of enrollment fell from 80% to 73% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.