Very Good
#375 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Franklin Elem.
Elementary School · Cape Girardeau 63 · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Cape Girardeau 63 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1550 THEMIS, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Math 51% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elem. score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
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Where Franklin Elem. 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), 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
$67,904
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippard Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 0.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Alma Schrader Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Lynwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 327 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cape Girardeau 63
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elem. is listed in CAPE GIRARDEAU 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elem.
Franklin Elem. is a public elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO, part of Cape Girardeau 63, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elem.
What grades does Franklin Elem. serve?
Franklin Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Franklin Elem.?
Franklin Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem. is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elem. rank in MO?
Franklin Elem. ranks #375 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Franklin Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Elem. a charter school?
No, Franklin Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elem. a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elem.?
100.0% of students at Franklin Elem. 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (573) 335-5456
- Area population (ZIP 63701)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63701; 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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