Below Average
#1566 of 1,823 schools in IN
Frankton Elementary School
Elementary School · Frankton-lapel Community Schools · Frankton, IN
A Frankton-lapel Community Schools elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1303 SR 128 W, Frankton, IN 46044
- Math 39% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frankton Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frankton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low138/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,125
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 715 | Compare → |
| Lapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 687 | 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.
Frankton-lapel Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frankton Elementary School is listed in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frankton Elementary School
Frankton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Frankton, IN, part of Frankton-lapel Community Schools, serving approximately 790 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frankton Elementary School
What grades does Frankton Elementary School serve?
Frankton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Frankton Elementary School?
Frankton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankton Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frankton Elementary School rank in IN?
Frankton Elementary School ranks #1,566 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Frankton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frankton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Frankton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frankton Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frankton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Frankton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frankton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Frankton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frankton Elementary School?
0.4% of students at Frankton Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.2%
- Phone
- (765) 754-7545
- Area population (ZIP 46044)
- 2,646
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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