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#591 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 46% in state
Franklin Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Marshalltown Comm School District · Marshalltown, IA
A Marshalltown Comm School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1315 W Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
- Math 73% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elementary Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Franklin Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,100/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshalltown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,212
Median home value
$130,500
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Anson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Woodbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshalltown Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elementary Sch is listed in Marshalltown Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elementary Sch
Franklin Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Marshalltown, IA, part of Marshalltown Comm School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elementary Sch
What grades does Franklin Elementary Sch serve?
Franklin Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary Sch?
Franklin Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elementary Sch rank in IA?
Franklin Elementary Sch ranks #591 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Franklin Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary Sch has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Franklin Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary Sch?
77.3% of students at Franklin Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (641) 754-1041
- Area population (ZIP 50158)
- 31,163
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50158; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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