Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 303 students in grades PK-5, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 98.35%. Despite its high per-student spending, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary's student population faces unique challenges, with an extremely high percentage (over 96%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the nearby schools, such as KIPP Explore Academy and Port Houston Elementary, also serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations, they generally outperform Franklin Elementary in terms of school rankings, test scores, and other key metrics.

The analysis of Franklin Elementary's data highlights the school's persistent struggles to meet academic standards and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the complex factors contributing to its underperformance. By understanding the school's unique challenges and comparing it to nearby schools, policymakers and educators can develop tailored strategies to support Franklin Elementary and similar schools in improving educational outcomes for their students. This may involve targeted interventions and support from the Houston Independent School District (Isd) and the local community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7101 Canal St
       Houston, TX  77011-2753


(713) 924-1820

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3312th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,413 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Edison Middle
High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.6%
White:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 111th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.6%), White (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 11.9, which is the 26th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $11,413, which is the 37th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 3312th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.30 3322nd 3465 4.1%
2005 13.97 3315th 3475 4.6%
2006 12.18 3338th 3476 4.0%
2007 26.74 3199th 3724 14.1%
2008 15.85 3532nd 3768 6.3%
2009 22.96 3475th 3884 10.5%
2010 26.39 3408th 3937 13.4%
2011 24.25 3618th 4095 11.6%
2012 28.36 3511th 4206 16.5%
2013 32.77 3268th 4221 22.6%
2014 33.13 3248th 4260 23.8%
2015 33.54 3179th 4320 26.4%
2016 38.62 2895th 4286 32.5%
2017 30.77 3101st 4329 28.4%
2018 20.49 3779th 4359 13.3%
2019 20.29 3903rd 4479 12.9%
2021 12.64 4362nd 4578 4.7%
2022 32.42 3217th 4581 29.8%
2023 43.19 2593rd 4647 44.2%
2024 32.04 3312th 4675 29.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 2508th 3226 22.3%
2019 44.48 1866th 3333 44.0%
2021 26.27 2895th 3446 16.0%
2022 32.33 2647th 3487 24.1%
2023 60.36 1139th 3556 68.0%
2024 50.62 1614th 3638 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.88 2356th 3684 36.0%
2021 18.76 3741st 3799 1.5%
2024 72.49 695th 4261 83.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 3255th 4264 23.7%
2019 29.75 3470th 4309 19.5%
2021 16.26 4228th 4451 5.0%
2022 42.26 2674th 4477 40.3%
2023 54.07 1899th 4521 58.0%
2024 54.08 1909th 4560 58.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.07 3609th 4306 16.2%
2019 16.83 4013th 4348 7.7%
2021 6.15 4491st 4499 0.2%
2022 38.41 2869th 4561 37.1%
2023 36.49 3010th 4588 34.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.58 3085th 3106 0.7%
2019 7.30 3124th 3184 1.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 2968th 4240 30.0%
2019 44.20 2385th 4295 44.5%
2021 30.91 3292nd 4331 24.0%
2022 40.40 2786th 4461 37.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.36 3813th 4319 11.7%
2019 26.98 3469th 4357 20.4%
2021 13.44 4269th 4498 5.1%
2022 30.27 3386th 4563 25.8%
2023 49.31 2198th 4585 52.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.16 3524th 4168 15.5%
2019 24.42 3615th 4188 13.7%
2021 16.83 4064th 4329 6.1%
2022 35.84 3041st 4376 30.5%
2023 48.57 2144th 4401 51.3%
2024 48.95 2184th 4431 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Franklin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 5 0 1007 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1990 4 5 0 935 0 n/a n/a 0 944
1991 4 2 0 970 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1992 6 4 0 989 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1993 3 2 1 896 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1994 6 1 1 843 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1995 2 1 2 887 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1996 2 1 2 887 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1997 4 2 1 880 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1998 3 1 1 906 0 n/a n/a 0 911
1999 0 2 1 907 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2000 1 1 0 841 0 n/a n/a 0 843
2001 2 0 0 844 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2002 1 3 0 696 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 1 3 0 696 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 1 0 0 682 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 2 2 0 661 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2006 0 1 0 691 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 2 2 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 2 5 1 599 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2009 2 5 0 584 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 3 7 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 2 2 0 558 0 0 0 0 562
2012 0 1 0 500 1 0 0 0 502
2013 1 3 1 524 1 0 0 0 530
2014 3 5 3 467 1 0 0 0 479
2015 5 1 1 445 1 0 0 0 453
2016 3 2 0 422 0 0 0 0 427
2017 1 5 0 416 0 0 0 0 422
2018 1 1 0 430 0 0 0 0 432
2019 1 2 0 434 0 0 0 0 437
2020 1 4 0 397 0 0 0 0 402
2021 1 7 0 326 0 0 0 0 334
2022 2 6 0 276 0 0 0 0 284
2023 2 3 0 298 0 0 0 0 303
2024 1 0 0 238 0 0 0 0 239

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1026 n/a n/a n/a
1990 944 51.0 18.5 n/a
1991 976 51.0 19.1 n/a
1992 999 57.0 17.5 83.9
1993 902 50.0 18.0 88.8
1994 851 51.0 16.7 88.4
1995 892 49.0 18.2 88.2
1996 892 49.0 18.2 88.2
1997 887 49.0 18.1 80.6
1998 911 44.9 20.3 85.5
1999 910 50.0 18.2 94.4
2000 843 50.0 16.9 87.4
2001 846 38.0 22.3 90.4
2002 700 48.0 14.6 91
2003 700 48.0 14.6 91
2004 683 40.0 17.1 95.5
2005 665 38.5 17.3 93.1
2006 692 39.0 17.7 95.1
2007 618 38.0 16.3 67.3
2008 607 37.0 16.4 70
2009 591 37.0 16.0 73.4
2010 577 36.5 15.8 70
2011 562 36.0 15.6 53.9
2012 502 29.0 17.3 46.2
2013 530 31.0 17.0 95.7
2014 479 28.5 16.8 97.3
2015 453 27.0 16.7 90.7
2016 427 27.0 15.8 87.8
2017 422 26.5 15.9 96.4
2018 432 25.0 17.2 91.2
2019 437 27.0 16.1 98.6
2020 402 24.0 16.7 96.5
2021 334 24.9 13.3 98.2
2022 284 20.9 13.5 98.6
2023 303 20.8 14.5 96.4
2024 239 20.0 11.9 96.2

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1026 n/a n/a n/a
1990 944 51.0 18.5 n/a
1991 976 51.0 19.1 n/a
1992 999 57.0 17.5 83.9
1993 902 50.0 18.0 88.8
1994 851 51.0 16.7 88.4
1995 892 49.0 18.2 88.2
1996 892 49.0 18.2 88.2
1997 887 49.0 18.1 80.6
1998 911 44.9 20.3 85.5
1999 910 50.0 18.2 94.4
2000 843 50.0 16.9 87.4
2001 846 38.0 22.3 90.4
2002 700 48.0 14.6 91
2003 700 48.0 14.6 91
2004 683 40.0 17.1 95.5
2005 665 38.5 17.3 93.1
2006 692 39.0 17.7 95.1
2007 618 38.0 16.3 67.3
2008 607 37.0 16.4 70
2009 591 37.0 16.0 73.4
2010 577 36.5 15.8 70
2011 562 36.0 15.6 53.9
2012 502 29.0 17.3 46.2
2013 530 31.0 17.0 95.7
2014 479 28.5 16.8 97.3
2015 453 27.0 16.7 90.7
2016 427 27.0 15.8 87.8
2017 422 26.5 15.9 96.4
2018 432 25.0 17.2 91.2
2019 437 27.0 16.1 98.6
2020 402 24.0 16.7 96.5
2021 334 24.9 13.3 98.2
2022 284 20.9 13.5 98.6
2023 303 20.8 14.5 96.4
2024 239 20.0 11.9 96.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,568 (17.0%) $7,629 (83.0%) $9,197
2020 $1,618 (14.7%) $9,409 (85.3%) $11,027
2021 $1,138 (10.0%) $10,275 (90.0%) $11,413

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary

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 3903rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2593rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 31.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)3322
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)3115
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)2828
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)1744
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3532
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)3042
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)2167
 46%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)535
 30%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2828
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)035
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3527
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)2251
 29%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)4461
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)3923
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437303
 30.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic434298
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%96.4%
 2.3%


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Franklin Elementary ranks 3312th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edison Middle
High : Austin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Franklin Elementary.


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