Excellent
#69 of 635 schools in WV
Top 11% in state
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary School · Pendleton County Schools · Franklin, WV
A Pendleton County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 848, Franklin, WV 26807
- Math 49% vs WV 45% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Franklin Elementary School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,096
Median home value
$223,800
Median rent
$716/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| North Fork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 99 | 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.
Pendleton County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Elementary School is listed in PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklin, WV, part of Pendleton County Schools, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Elementary School
What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?
Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Elementary School rank in WV?
Franklin Elementary School ranks #69 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pendleton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (304) 358-2206
- Area population (ZIP 26807)
- 2,361
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 · 2025 WVGSA · 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 WVGSA · 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 26807; 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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