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#1346 of 2,648 schools in NC
East Franklin Elementary
Elementary School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
100 Watauga St, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 45% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Franklin Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Franklin Elementary 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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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
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Iotla Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Cartoogechaye ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Franklin Elementary is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Franklin Elementary
East Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Franklin Elementary
What grades does East Franklin Elementary serve?
East Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend East Franklin Elementary?
East Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Franklin Elementary rank in NC?
East Franklin Elementary ranks #1,346 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is East Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
East Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 East Franklin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Franklin Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Franklin Elementary a charter school?
No, East Franklin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Franklin Elementary a Title I school?
No, East Franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Franklin Elementary?
99.1% of students at East Franklin Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (828) 524-3216
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 NC · 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 NC · 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)
- 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 28734; 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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