Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2012)

201 North Griffith Blvd
Griffith, IN 46319
Franklin Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(10-11)
90-94%
79%
(10-11)
85-89%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
163 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Griffith Public Schools.

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