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John Hope Franklin ES

Elementary School · TULSA

5550 North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74126

Enrollment

343

Student-Teacher

26.4:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Oklahoma schools

#1,355 of 1,750

In Tulsa

#75 of 104

public schools

In district

#46 of 69

TULSA

Academic growth

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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John Hope Franklin ES

5.2/10

Elementary School in Tulsa · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About John Hope Franklin ES

John Hope Franklin ES is a public elementary school in Tulsa, OK, part of TULSA. John Hope Franklin ES serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. John Hope Franklin ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 1,750 schools in OK.

Structured state assessment records for John Hope Franklin ES show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • OK avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at John Hope Franklin ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

John Hope Franklin ES runs 26.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

64% of students at John Hope Franklin ES were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency3% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency5% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,873
Chronic Absenteeism64.1%

John Hope Franklin ES — Students at John Hope Franklin ES score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

96.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OK OSTP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 12.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 13.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
N/A

Based on 48 test records from OK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
30%
ELA
24%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
7%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2022
Math
2.5%
ELA
2.5%
2024
Math
3.8%
ELA
12.3%
2025
Math
5.3%
ELA
2.8%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.

How John Hope Franklin ES Compares

See how John Hope Franklin ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
23th percentile in OK
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
1.3/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
97%
Teaching Staff
26:1 student-teacher ratio
13 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
64.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5550 North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74126

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John Hope Franklin ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SPERRY ES (rated 6.7/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Sperry), which scores notably higher. Another option is ANDERSON ES (rated 6.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BURROUGHS ES (rated 6.0/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tulsa, see our Tulsa schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
TULSA LEGACY CHARTER SCHL INC Tulsa 1.0 mi 5.8
MCLAIN HS FOR SCIENCE AND TECH Tulsa 1.2 mi 4.3
WHITMAN ES Tulsa 1.6 mi 5.2
DREXEL ACADEMY Tulsa 1.7 mi 4.9
MONROE DEMONSTRATION MS Tulsa 1.8 mi 5.5
HAWTHORNE ES Tulsa 2.2 mi 4.9
ANDERSON ES Tulsa 3.0 mi 6.5
TRAICE Tulsa 2.8 mi 3.5
TRAICE MS Tulsa 2.8 mi 5.6
BURROUGHS ES Tulsa 3.3 mi 6.0
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS Tulsa 3.2 mi 8.3
FELICITAS MENDEZ INTL SCHOOL Tulsa 3.2 mi 5.8
KIPP TULSA ACAD. COLLEGE PREP. Tulsa 3.5 mi 6.4
GREENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Tulsa 3.6 mi 4.7
CARVER MS Tulsa 3.9 mi 6.0
PROJECT ACCEPT TRAICE ES Tulsa 4.0 mi 5.5
EMERSON ES Tulsa 4.4 mi 5.4
SPERRY HS Sperry 4.6 mi 6.2
SPERRY MS Sperry 4.6 mi 5.8
SPERRY ES Sperry 4.6 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 74126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$39,390

Median Home Value

$61,000

Median Rent

$1,043/mo

Population

10,144

College Educated

8.4%

Homeownership

58.9%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

35%

Median Age

34.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Hope Franklin ES

What grades does John Hope Franklin ES serve?

John Hope Franklin ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John Hope Franklin ES?

John Hope Franklin ES has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hope Franklin ES?

The student-teacher ratio at John Hope Franklin ES is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Hope Franklin ES rank in OK?

John Hope Franklin ES ranks #1,355 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is John Hope Franklin ES's MySchoolScout rating?

John Hope Franklin ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 John Hope Franklin ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Hope Franklin ES has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John Hope Franklin ES a charter school?

No, John Hope Franklin ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Hope Franklin ES a Title I school?

No, John Hope Franklin ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Hope Franklin ES?

96.5% of students at John Hope Franklin ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29 Some Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Free/Reduced Lunch
96.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tulsa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.1%

District

TULSA
District Enrollment
33,562
Schools in District
69
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,873
District Rank
#46 of 69

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