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#961 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 43% in state
Franklin Elementary
Elementary School · Port Angeles School District · Port Angeles, WA
A Port Angeles School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2505 S WASHINGTON ST, Port Angeles, WA 98362
- Math 42% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Angeles), 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
$67,778
Median home value
$368,000
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98362; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Queen of Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Dry Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 370 | 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.
Port Angeles School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,775NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elementary is listed in Port Angeles School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Angeles, WA, part of Port Angeles School District, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elementary
What grades does Franklin Elementary serve?
Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 15.4:1. 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 WA?
Franklin Elementary ranks #961 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary?
59.5% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clallam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (360) 457-1343
- Area population (ZIP 98362)
- 23,907
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98362; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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