Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, California, serving 451 students in grades K-6. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, the school consistently outperforms the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California in academic performance.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 45.28% of Franklin Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 27.74% for the Bakersfield City School District and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics, 29.59% of Franklin Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 15.01% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school's performance in Science is also higher than the district and state averages. However, Franklin Elementary has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.7% in 2020-2021 to 52.1% in 2021-2022, with a rate of 27.5% in 2022-2023 that is still higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Bakersfield City School District, such as McKinley Elementary and Stella I. Hills Elementary, Franklin Elementary is performing better academically. This suggests that the school may have effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed, despite the challenges of serving a high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2400 Truxtun Ave.
       Bakersfield, CA  93301-3405


(661) 631-5270

District: Bakersfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2944th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,625 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Emerson Middle
High:    Bakersfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.3%
African American:
14.9%
White:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Franklin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.3%), African American (14.9%), White (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 21.1, which is the 14th best among 32 elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $8,625. 16 elementary schools in the Bakersfield City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 2944th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Bakersfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield City 1338th of 1568 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.31 1863rd 4809 61.3%
2005 51.45 2116th 4822 56.1%
2006 45.12 2428th 4818 49.6%
2007 54.93 2067th 5113 59.6%
2008 58.24 1933rd 5113 62.2%
2009 63.94 1727th 5193 66.7%
2010 62.20 1873rd 5314 64.8%
2011 67.09 1628th 5377 69.7%
2012 70.78 1478th 5390 72.6%
2013 60.57 2082nd 5530 62.4%
2015 56.15 2122nd 5611 62.2%
2016 77.50 1217th 5614 78.3%
2017 80.73 1099th 5692 80.7%
2018 77.23 1254th 5662 77.9%
2019 67.57 1715th 5789 70.4%
2022 39.89 3098th 5883 47.3%
2023 42.86 2953rd 5874 49.7%
2024 43.66 2944th 5862 49.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.64 2035th 3250 37.4%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.26 473rd 5084 90.7%
2019 78.87 772nd 5173 85.1%
2022 44.95 2603rd 5264 50.6%
2023 47.07 2564th 5374 52.3%
2024 49.91 2398th 5511 56.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 1250th 5413 76.9%
2019 69.11 1542nd 5492 71.9%
2022 43.84 2763rd 5635 51.0%
2023 38.17 3132nd 5617 44.2%
2024 40.71 3004th 5605 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.75 1372nd 5431 74.7%
2019 62.96 1826th 5510 66.9%
2022 37.20 3190th 5663 43.7%
2023 46.61 2645th 5650 53.2%
2024 45.58 2718th 5636 51.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.83 539th 4830 88.8%
2019 78.33 767th 4963 84.5%
2022 55.39 1878th 5084 63.1%
2023 54.52 1974th 5098 61.3%
2024 59.64 1700th 5102 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.00 251st 2737 90.8%
2019 61.47 1155th 2834 59.2%
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Data source: test scores: California 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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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
1988 288 63 23 171 23 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 312 77 18 173 21 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 333 81 28 178 16 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 331 66 15 166 12 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 327 65 28 161 6 n/a n/a 0 587
1993 328 60 25 161 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 323 61 24 159 6 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 301 76 29 186 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1996 301 76 29 186 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1997 311 69 38 167 8 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 284 58 43 165 5 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 241 62 45 159 12 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 242 65 30 183 13 n/a n/a 0 533
2001 210 72 33 161 8 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 223 57 27 199 9 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 223 57 27 199 9 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 206 59 18 188 8 n/a n/a 5 484
2005 180 52 18 199 3 n/a n/a 6 458
2006 159 46 17 217 7 n/a n/a 7 453
2007 157 58 15 196 8 n/a n/a 3 437
2008 134 59 12 214 8 n/a n/a 0 427
2009 116 64 8 243 7 2 9 0 449
2010 92 59 10 281 2 0 12 0 456
2011 97 65 17 269 3 0 15 0 466
2012 109 53 13 245 2 0 15 0 437
2013 115 55 15 249 8 0 15 0 457
2014 121 42 12 266 6 0 17 0 464
2015 117 37 11 286 9 0 19 0 479
2016 119 45 8 297 7 0 28 0 504
2017 116 53 7 293 6 0 28 0 503
2018 122 55 7 312 7 0 23 0 526
2019 112 62 8 346 5 0 19 0 552
2020 96 54 10 341 3 2 26 0 532
2021 98 61 10 301 3 0 21 0 494
2022 76 74 8 311 3 1 17 0 490
2023 58 67 7 299 3 0 17 0 451

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
1988 568 22.0 25.8 n/a
1989 601 22.6 26.5 n/a
1990 636 24.0 26.5 n/a
1991 590 24.0 24.5 n/a
1992 587 24.4 24.0 54.7
1993 578 22.0 26.3 57.3
1994 573 22.0 26.0 61.8
1995 595 23.0 25.9 69.7
1996 595 23.0 25.9 69.7
1997 593 25.4 23.3 69
1998 555 29.4 18.9 67.9
1999 519 27.5 18.9 73.2
2000 533 27.0 19.7 75.4
2001 484 26.0 18.6 74.6
2002 515 23.5 21.9 75
2003 515 23.5 21.9 75
2004 484 23.0 21.0 79.1
2005 458 22.0 20.8 78.3
2006 453 22.0 20.6 79.4
2007 437 20.0 21.9 70
2008 427 22.5 19.0 69.6
2009 449 19.0 22.5 75.5
2010 456 21.5 21.2 85.7
2011 466 n/a n/a 81.8
2012 437 20.3 21.5 n/a
2013 457 21.3 21.4 75.9
2014 464 21.0 22.0 74.8
2015 479 21.0 22.8 74.1
2016 504 22.0 22.9 67.9
2017 503 24.0 20.9 75.1
2018 526 23.0 22.8 76.4
2019 552 23.0 24.0 77.9
2020 532 n/a n/a 82.1
2021 494 24.3 20.3 84.8
2022 490 22.5 21.7 81
2023 451 21.3 21.1 85.4

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
1988 568 22.0 25.8 n/a
1989 601 22.6 26.5 n/a
1990 636 24.0 26.5 n/a
1991 590 24.0 24.5 n/a
1992 587 24.4 24.0 54.7
1993 578 22.0 26.3 57.3
1994 573 22.0 26.0 61.8
1995 595 23.0 25.9 69.7
1996 595 23.0 25.9 69.7
1997 593 25.4 23.3 69
1998 555 29.4 18.9 67.9
1999 519 27.5 18.9 73.2
2000 533 27.0 19.7 75.4
2001 484 26.0 18.6 74.6
2002 515 23.5 21.9 75
2003 515 23.5 21.9 75
2004 484 23.0 21.0 79.1
2005 458 22.0 20.8 78.3
2006 453 22.0 20.6 79.4
2007 437 20.0 21.9 70
2008 427 22.5 19.0 69.6
2009 449 19.0 22.5 75.5
2010 456 21.5 21.2 85.7
2011 466 n/a n/a 81.8
2012 437 20.3 21.5 n/a
2013 457 21.3 21.4 75.9
2014 464 21.0 22.0 74.8
2015 479 21.0 22.8 74.1
2016 504 22.0 22.9 67.9
2017 503 24.0 20.9 75.1
2018 526 23.0 22.8 76.4
2019 552 23.0 24.0 77.9
2020 532 n/a n/a 82.1
2021 494 24.3 20.3 84.8
2022 490 22.5 21.7 81
2023 451 21.3 21.1 85.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Franklin Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%4.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%94.0%96.0%93.0%94.0%
201395.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201490.0%2.0%0.0%7.0%96.0%94.0%96.0%93.0%90.0%
201597.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201689.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%99.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%91.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
201895.0%0.0%1.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201993.0%0.0%7.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%97.0%
202297.3%0.0%1.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,625

Data source: California 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 1715th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2953rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin Elementary)46.830.9
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)36.625.1
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)5036.3
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)33.923.4
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin Elementary)65.134.7
 30.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)36.827.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)4714.7
 32.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)2518.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin Elementary)74.751.6
 23.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)37.127.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)56.333.9
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)1712.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)36.344.3
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Bakersfield City)15.815.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Franklin Elementary)64.345
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)32.626.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)47.426.7
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)20.613.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552451
 18.3%
African American6267
 8.1%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic346299
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11258
 48.2%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%85.4%
 7.5%


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Franklin Elementary ranks 2944th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 15% African American, 13% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emerson Middle
High : Bakersfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Franklin Elementary.


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