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#796 of 1,284 schools in KY
Based on limited data
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School · Simpson County · Franklin, KY
A Simpson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
211 South Main Street, Franklin, KY 42134
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on KY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Elementary School 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$55,347
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Simpson County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elementary School is listed in Simpson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, KY, part of Simpson County, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,284 schools in KY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elementary School
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elementary School rank in KY?
Franklin Elementary School ranks #796 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Franklin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary School?
64.4% of students at Franklin 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Simpson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (270) 586-3241
- Area population (ZIP 42134)
- 19,117
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 42134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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