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Franklin School

Summary:

Franklin School is an elementary school located in Stratford, Connecticut, serving 262 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 140 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 6th grade ELA, Franklin School had a 20.9% proficiency rate, compared to 36.1% for the district and 48.1% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 359 out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Franklin School's performance on standardized tests varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students outperforming special education students.

When comparing Franklin School to other nearby schools, both within the Stratford School District and in the neighboring Bridgeport School District, it becomes clear that Franklin School is underperforming. For example, Nichols School, another Stratford elementary school, outperformed Franklin School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, coupled with racial disparities in academic outcomes, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the school community.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1895 Barnum Avenue
       Stratford, CT  06615

(203) 385-4190

District: Stratford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,989 Help


Students who attend Franklin School usually attend:

Middle:    Harry B. Flood Middle School
High:    Bunnell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
African American:
34.1%
White:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.1%), African American (34.1%), White (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin School is 12.9, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Franklin School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin School is $20,989, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Stratford School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Franklin School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.84 435th 570 23.7%
2007 43.53 404th 568 28.9%
2008 35.42 429th 565 24.1%
2009 54.89 347th 566 38.7%
2010 46.43 395th 579 31.8%
2011 54.22 339th 565 40.0%
2012 56.84 325th 564 42.4%
2013 49.65 353rd 557 36.6%
2015 30.74 399th 551 27.6%
2016 11.70 443rd 518 14.5%
2017 16.93 412th 519 20.6%
2018 16.76 438th 532 17.7%
2019 30.32 364th 522 30.3%
2021 19.51 420th 538 21.9%
2022 23.40 353rd 490 28.0%
2023 23.42 351st 491 28.5%
2024 22.14 359th 497 27.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 254th 371 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.03 186th 302 38.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.60 355th 455 22.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.50 25th 112 77.7%
2021 37.64 99th 173 42.8%
2023 41.80 58th 108 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 46 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 276 41 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 263 52 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 293 59 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 334 74 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 307 73 9 38 4 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 296 83 9 50 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 291 92 8 70 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 291 92 8 70 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 273 85 14 75 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 271 74 14 74 3 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 223 75 10 84 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 225 90 11 103 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 212 80 13 98 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 186 80 7 82 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 186 80 7 82 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 169 90 5 79 3 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 149 91 5 92 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2006 179 116 7 112 6 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 173 103 10 110 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 173 108 10 100 5 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 159 91 9 95 4 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 147 89 10 92 4 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 115 72 8 106 1 6 0 0 308
2012 104 65 8 103 0 0 11 0 291
2013 94 70 9 109 0 0 11 0 293
2014 89 78 8 124 0 0 14 0 313
2015 81 77 6 126 0 0 12 0 302
2016 61 69 6 131 0 0 14 0 281
2017 63 66 10 131 0 0 7 0 277
2018 60 73 13 138 0 2 12 0 298
2019 44 86 12 164 0 2 16 0 324
2020 40 91 9 180 0 0 15 0 335
2021 34 89 13 153 1 0 14 0 304
2022 40 92 8 141 1 0 11 0 293
2023 29 92 7 125 1 0 8 0 262
2024 29 91 8 131 1 0 7 0 267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 19.0 19.5 n/a
1989 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1990 340 19.0 17.8 n/a
1991 383 17.4 22.0 n/a
1992 450 21.9 20.5 20.4
1993 431 22.3 19.3 2.8
1994 439 22.4 19.6 46.7
1995 462 21.8 21.2 52.2
1996 462 21.8 21.2 52.2
1997 447 24.7 18.1 31.8
1998 436 24.2 18.0 34.6
1999 394 28.4 13.9 54.3
2000 430 28.1 15.3 43.3
2001 404 28.8 14.0 n/a
2002 358 26.8 13.4 65.1
2003 358 26.8 13.4 65.1
2004 346 25.8 13.4 63.6
2005 342 22.0 15.5 n/a
2006 420 24.0 17.5 63.1
2007 401 24.0 16.7 61.1
2008 396 26.0 15.2 63.4
2009 358 27.0 14.8 53.1
2010 342 23.4 14.6 65.5
2011 308 23.0 13.3 71.8
2012 291 20.4 14.2 74.9
2013 293 21.6 13.5 70.6
2014 313 21.4 14.6 70.9
2015 302 23.0 13.1 70.5
2016 281 22.0 12.7 75.8
2017 277 23.5 11.7 66.1
2018 298 23.7 12.5 72.8
2019 324 23.7 13.6 73.5
2020 335 22.9 14.6 65.7
2021 304 21.9 13.8 55.3
2022 293 20.1 14.5 58.4
2023 262 22.5 11.6 59.9
2024 267 20.6 12.9 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 19.0 19.5 n/a
1989 339 20.0 16.9 n/a
1990 340 19.0 17.8 n/a
1991 383 17.4 22.0 n/a
1992 450 21.9 20.5 20.4
1993 431 22.3 19.3 2.8
1994 439 22.4 19.6 46.7
1995 462 21.8 21.2 52.2
1996 462 21.8 21.2 52.2
1997 447 24.7 18.1 31.8
1998 436 24.2 18.0 34.6
1999 394 28.4 13.9 54.3
2000 430 28.1 15.3 43.3
2001 404 28.8 14.0 n/a
2002 358 26.8 13.4 65.1
2003 358 26.8 13.4 65.1
2004 346 25.8 13.4 63.6
2005 342 22.0 15.5 n/a
2006 420 24.0 17.5 63.1
2007 401 24.0 16.7 61.1
2008 396 26.0 15.2 63.4
2009 358 27.0 14.8 53.1
2010 342 23.4 14.6 65.5
2011 308 23.0 13.3 71.8
2012 291 20.4 14.2 74.9
2013 293 21.6 13.5 70.6
2014 313 21.4 14.6 70.9
2015 302 23.0 13.1 70.5
2016 281 22.0 12.7 75.8
2017 277 23.5 11.7 66.1
2018 298 23.7 12.5 72.8
2019 324 23.7 13.6 73.5
2020 335 22.9 14.6 65.7
2021 304 21.9 13.8 55.3
2022 293 20.1 14.5 58.4
2023 262 22.5 11.6 59.9
2024 267 20.6 12.9 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,203
2019 $16,175
2020 $15,757
2021 $17,336
2022 $18,424
2023 $20,989

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 364th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 351st of 491 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)30.240.5
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)4239.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)35.728.6
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)44.135.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)67.327.3
 40%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)51.740.6
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)32.718.2
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)39.232
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students324262
 19.1%
African American8692
 7%
American Indian01
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic164125
 23.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4429
 34.1%
Two or More Races168
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%59.9%
 13.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin School

Franklin School ranks 359th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Franklin School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harry B. Flood Middle School
High : Bunnell High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Franklin School.

Students at Franklin School are 49% Hispanic, 34% African American, 11% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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