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Public elementary school · Franklin Ssd · Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin Elementary

Franklin Elementary rates 9.8, among the strongest elementary schools in Franklin Ssd, where the rated median is 8.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.8this school

9.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Franklin Ssd median is 8.2.

#2 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee · Franklin Ssd: 5 elementary schools rated, median 8.2

The brief

A Franklin Ssd elementary school where students score 75 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2 of 1,790 schools in Tennessee and 1 of 8 in Franklin Ssd.

Franklin Elementary is listed in Franklin Ssd, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math74%35 points above the Tennessee average of 39%116 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Reading76%35 points above the Tennessee average of 41%116 students tested · 2025 TCAP
Proficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 TCAP; 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
50% of the rating
Academics
9.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37064; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Franklin Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Nashville school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$121,492
Median home value
$664,000
Median rent
$1,810/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
5.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
50
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
22
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
32
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
859/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Franklin. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Franklin Elementarythis school
    9.8
  2. Oak View Elem School3.1 mi
    9.0Compare →
  3. Winstead Elementary School1.9 mi
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  4. Hunters Bend Elementary3.5 mi
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  5. Johnson Elementary1.1 mi
    8.2Compare →
  6. Liberty Elementary2.1 mi
    8.2Compare →
  7. Moore Elementary2.2 mi
    8.1Compare →
  8. Pearre Creek Elementary School2.3 mi
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  9. Poplar Grove K-41.8 mi
    6.9Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Franklin Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Franklin Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Franklin Elementary School identifies its student body as the Cubs 1. The school offers several specialized programs, including Cub Crew, which empowers fourth graders to develop leadership skills through service and tutoring 1. Fourth-grade students may also participate in voluntary lunch programs called Girls with Pearls and Guys with Ties, designed to build character and confidence through mentorship 1. A Guitar Club provides hands-on music instruction for third- and fourth-grade students 1. The Franklin Farmers program teaches gardening, composting, and nutrition through activities such as growing vegetables and raising chickens 1. Additionally, the school operates Cubbie’s Coffee, a student-run coffee shop where eligible students apply for roles to develop business and customer service skills under the mission of “Brewing Inclusion” 1. Testimonials from a parent and a math coach describe the school environment as welcoming and family-oriented, emphasizing individual support and high expectations 1.
Sources (1)
  1. franklinelementary.fssd.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Franklin Elementary serve?

Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Franklin Elementary?

Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Elementary rank in TN?

Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 1,790 schools in TN.

What is Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Franklin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
333
Student-teacher ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Williamson County
Phone
(615) 794-1187
Rank in district
#1 of 8
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$18,909
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 37064)
66,641
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
40.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.