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Franklin Elementary School

1237 16th St SE, Massillon, OH 44646 · (330) 830-3907 · Stark County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL480 STUDENTS
Enrollment
480
Elementary
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
107
Grade 1
119
Grade 2
127
Grade 3
127
Student demographics
White
19240%
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
10021%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 8%
Black
11825%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 17%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
6614%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 7%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26756%
Female
21344%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
61.4%
OH avg 59.8% . +5.6pp since 2021
Math
61.4%
OH avg 56.1% . +5.6pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
480
+103 (+27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 14.5:1
% White
40%
was 48%
% Hispanic
21%
was 15%
% Black
25%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School, a reasonably sized elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, operated by Massillon City, educates 480 students, covering grades K through 3.

Massillon City comprises 7 schools with combined enrollment of 4,077 students; Franklin Elementary School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Franklin Elementary School logs that the most-represented group is White (40%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 25% Black, 21% Hispanic, 14% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 85% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Franklin Elementary School lists 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.9:1 average.

In the broader community, census data for Stark County shows the typical household earns roughly $67,934 per year, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Stark County runs 101 public schools (combined enrollment of about 53,798 students), of which Franklin Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Washington High School, around 0.7 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Franklin Elementary School.

The school occupies a city-core site.

Looking at the recent track record. Franklin Elementary School's enrollment has grew 27% since 2018, when it stood at 377 (now 480). The White share of enrollment decreased from 48% to 40% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.5:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Franklin Elementary School typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Stark County at a glance

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Population
373,713
Census ACS
Median income
$67,934
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
101
53,798 students

Quick facts

School name
Franklin Elementary School
District
Massillon City
Address
1237 16th St SE, Massillon, OH 44646
Phone
(330) 830-3907
County
Stark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–03
Total enrollment
480
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
390443501279
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School enrolls approximately 480 students in grades KG-03.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School serves grades KG-03.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is approximately 16.0:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Franklin Elementary School?
Student demographics at Franklin Elementary School are roughly 40% White, 21% Hispanic, 25% Black, 0% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Is Franklin Elementary School public or private?
Franklin Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Massillon City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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