Franklin Elementary School

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Franklin Elementary School ranks 295 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 361. The school is part of the Marshalltown Community School District, which is ranked 287 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary consistently outperforms the Marshalltown Community School District and the state of Iowa in the percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. In 2023-2024, 80% of 3rd-grade students and 80.6% of 4th-grade students at Franklin Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63.2% and 72.2% for the district, respectively. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also strong, with 56.7% of 3rd-grade students and 74.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 50.2% and 67.9% for the district. Franklin Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 in 2020-2021 to 12.6 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the school's academic performance.

Franklin Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (39.61%) and Asian (4.43%) students. The school has also seen a gradual decrease in the percentage of White students over the past few years, from 48.07% in 2020-2021 to 43.49% in 2022-2023. However, the school's overall ranking among Iowa elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 295 out of 557 in 2023-2024 to 462 out of 567 in 2020-2021. Nearby schools like J.C. Hoglan Elementary and Woodbury Elementary have similar demographics and free/reduced lunch rates, but their academic performance is not as strong as Franklin Elementary's.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158

(641) 754-1041

District: Marshalltown Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,802

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	B R Miller Middle School
	Lenihan Intermediate School
High:	Marshalltown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 361

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

White:

41.6%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Marshalltown Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.63. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), White (41.6%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Marshalltown Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $13,802. 4 elementary schools in the Marshalltown Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Marshalltown Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshalltown Community School District 287^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	57.25	311^th	626	50.3%
2013	49.56	379^th	624	39.3%
2014	27.87	500^th	603	17.1%
2015	17.98	537^th	616	12.8%
2016	40.32	437^th	599	27.0%
2017	37.75	426^th	574	25.8%
2018	28.32	454^th	567	19.9%
2019	41.17	399^th	603	33.8%
2021	25.03	462^nd	567	18.5%
2022	47.89	344^th	574	40.1%
2023	48.55	336^th	565	40.5%
2024	55.63	295^th	557	47.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	413	8	7	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
1996	413	8	7	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
1997	389	6	8	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	427
1998	385	6	11	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
1999	357	7	13	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
2000	413	7	11	52	0	n/a	n/a	-36	447
2001	353	12	10	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	438
2002	346	23	9	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
2003	346	23	9	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
2004	358	27	9	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	468
2005	354	30	4	77	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2006	346	30	4	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	466
2007	302	18	2	76	4	n/a	n/a	0	402
2008	287	20	3	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2009	278	19	1	70	8	n/a	n/a	0	376
2010	269	13	0	94	3	0	8	0	387
2011	247	14	1	86	4	0	10	0	362
2012	230	16	6	101	4	1	11	0	369
2013	232	16	9	113	2	0	10	0	382
2014	226	7	14	108	0	0	11	0	366
2015	221	12	14	113	1	0	8	0	369
2016	204	14	20	116	0	0	5	0	359
2017	184	14	23	135	1	0	8	0	365
2018	194	16	23	131	2	0	12	0	378
2019	193	14	17	131	2	0	14	0	371
2020	185	12	22	129	1	0	15	0	364
2021	162	16	19	125	1	0	14	0	337
2022	159	13	26	136	1	0	15	0	350
2023	157	9	16	143	0	12	24	0	361
2024	150	9	15	154	0	6	27	0	361

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	459	23.0	20.0	30.7
1996	459	23.0	20.0	30.7
1997	427	23.0	18.6	32.3
1998	432	23.5	18.4	32.6
1999	419	23.0	18.2	41.5
2000	447	24.0	18.6	36.9
2001	438	30.9	14.2	43.2
2002	453	30.1	15.0	43.7
2003	453	30.1	15.0	43.7
2004	468	30.1	15.5	44
2005	466	30.1	15.5	51.1
2006	466	27.3	17.1	55.2
2007	402	24.3	16.5	38.8
2008	385	22.6	17.0	55.3
2009	376	26.3	14.3	56.1
2010	387	26.3	14.7	62.5
2011	362	28.0	12.9	64.1
2012	369	26.4	13.9	65
2013	382	27.4	13.9	67
2014	366	27.4	13.3	64.5
2015	369	28.0	13.1	65.9
2016	359	29.0	12.3	64.3
2017	365	28.8	12.6	44.7
2018	378	28.0	13.5	71.7
2019	371	28.7	12.8	70.6
2020	364	29.8	12.1	53.3
2021	337	30.8	10.9	71.8
2022	350	30.8	11.3	75.4
2023	361	28.6	12.6	77.8
2024	361	30.6	11.7	77.3

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	459	23.0	20.0	30.7
1996	459	23.0	20.0	30.7
1997	427	23.0	18.6	32.3
1998	432	23.5	18.4	32.6
1999	419	23.0	18.2	41.5
2000	447	24.0	18.6	36.9
2001	438	30.9	14.2	43.2
2002	453	30.1	15.0	43.7
2003	453	30.1	15.0	43.7
2004	468	30.1	15.5	44
2005	466	30.1	15.5	51.1
2006	466	27.3	17.1	55.2
2007	402	24.3	16.5	38.8
2008	385	22.6	17.0	55.3
2009	376	26.3	14.3	56.1
2010	387	26.3	14.7	62.5
2011	362	28.0	12.9	64.1
2012	369	26.4	13.9	65
2013	382	27.4	13.9	67
2014	366	27.4	13.3	64.5
2015	369	28.0	13.1	65.9
2016	359	29.0	12.3	64.3
2017	365	28.8	12.6	44.7
2018	378	28.0	13.5	71.7
2019	371	28.7	12.8	70.6
2020	364	29.8	12.1	53.3
2021	337	30.8	10.9	71.8
2022	350	30.8	11.3	75.4
2023	361	28.6	12.6	77.8
2024	361	30.6	11.7	77.3

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$868 (6.3%)	$12,933 (93.7%)	$13,802

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 565 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	59.7	67.2	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown Community School District)	53.6	52.3	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	73.1	82.8	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown Community School District)	63.2	64.2	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	62.3	57.1	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshalltown Community School District)	60.1	68	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	69.6	73.2	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marshalltown Community School District)	67.6	66.5	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	371	361	2.7%
African American	14	9	35.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	17	16	5.9%
Hispanic	131	143	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	12
White	193	157	18.7%
Two or More Races	14	24	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	77.8%	7.2%

Schools Near Franklin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1315 W Main St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1041	361	31	11.7	77.3%	150 (41.6%)	9 (2.5%)	154 (42.7%)	15 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	27 (7.5%)	55.6	295^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.0%		48.5	336^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.5%	41	56.7	74.2		80.0	80.6			$13,802	$868	$12,933
Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Summit St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1070	245	22	11.2	91.4%	59 (24.1%)	18 (7.3%)	128 (52.2%)	22 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	11 (4.5%)	17.8	480^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.8%		10.9	521^st of 565 public elementary schools	7.8%	41	31.1	70.0		40.0	62.5			$15,422	$892	$14,530
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8 N 7th Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1080	382	27	14.2	78.5%	27 (7.1%)	5 (1.3%)	346 (90.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	461^st of 557 public elementary schools	17.2%		28.7	445^th of 565 public elementary schools	21.2%	16	49.2	68.0		53.2	66.0			$13,925	$932	$12,993
Anson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1016 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1020	288	25	11.6	88.2%	49 (17.0%)	11 (3.8%)	182 (63.2%)	31 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.2%)	26.1	454^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.5%		20.3	479^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.2%	25	52.5	56.8		65.0	68.2			$14,488	$1,598	$12,890
Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2001 S 4th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1030	375	29	13.1	68.3%	155 (41.3%)	11 (2.9%)	151 (40.3%)	34 (9.1%)	5 (1.3%)	11 (2.9%)	8 (2.1%)	37.4	399^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.4%		38.1	412^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.1%	13	51.5	68.8		64.7	78.1			$13,132	$685	$12,447
J C Hoglan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2306 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1060	335	25	13.5	78.8%	97 (29.0%)	30 (9.0%)	129 (38.5%)	55 (16.4%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	13 (3.9%)	42.1	381^st of 557 public elementary schools	31.6%		54	296^th of 565 public elementary schools	47.6%	85	58.1	66.7		74.4	71.4			$14,859	$938	$13,921
GMG Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1710 Wallace Avenue	Green Mountain	50632	Tama County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 474-2251	262	21	12.6	47.3%	240 (91.6%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)								(n/a)								$12,834	$499	$12,335
East Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Weissenberger	Laurel	50141	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 476-3342	284	21	13.4	44.4%	243 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	50.8	322^nd of 557 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.5	393^rd of 565 public elementary schools	30.4%	71	64.2	81.0	76.4	69.8	71.4	63.6	58.2	$12,045	$693	$11,353
West Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 3rd St SW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 483-2671	431	30	14.4	34.1%	383 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.6	177^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.2%		54	293^rd of 565 public elementary schools	48.1%	116	75.8	79.6	78.6	83.3	74.1	78.6	62.9	$10,443	$372	$10,072
BCLUW Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	414 Lillian St	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 366-2811	173	14	12.6	40.5%	162 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	61.4	235^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.8%		48.2	341^st of 565 public elementary schools	39.6%	106	65.4	77.5		73.1	82.5			$12,549	$751	$11,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Franklin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : B R Miller Middle School
Middle : Lenihan Intermediate School
High : Marshalltown High School

What district is Franklin Elementary School in?

Marshalltown Community School District

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 361 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Elementary School ranks 295^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 42% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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