Franklin School

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

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:
359^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,989

Students who attend Franklin School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.7%

African American:

35.1%

White:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin School ranks worse than 72.2% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Stratford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.14. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin School is $20,989, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 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 140^th 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
2006	33.84	435^th	570	23.7%
2007	43.53	404^th	568	28.9%
2008	35.42	429^th	565	24.1%
2009	54.89	347^th	566	38.7%
2010	46.43	395^th	579	31.8%
2011	54.22	339^th	565	40.0%
2012	56.84	325^th	564	42.4%
2013	49.65	353^rd	557	36.6%
2015	30.74	399^th	551	27.6%
2016	11.70	443^rd	518	14.5%
2017	16.93	412^th	519	20.6%
2018	16.76	438^th	532	17.7%
2019	30.32	364^th	522	30.3%
2021	19.51	420^th	538	21.9%
2022	23.40	353^rd	490	28.0%
2023	23.42	351^st	491	28.5%
2024	22.14	359^th	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	254^th	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	186^th	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	355^th	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
2019	68.50	25^th	112	77.7%
2021	37.64	99^th	173	42.8%
2023	41.80	58^th	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.

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	Total
1988	300	46	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	372
1989	276	41	6	16	0	n/a	n/a	339
1990	263	52	9	15	1	n/a	n/a	340
1991	293	59	8	23	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	334	74	10	32	0	n/a	n/a	450
1993	307	73	9	38	4	n/a	n/a	431
1994	296	83	9	50	1	n/a	n/a	439
1995	291	92	8	70	1	n/a	n/a	462
1996	291	92	8	70	1	n/a	n/a	462
1997	273	85	14	75	0	n/a	n/a	447
1998	271	74	14	74	3	n/a	n/a	436
1999	223	75	10	84	2	n/a	n/a	394
2000	225	90	11	103	1	n/a	n/a	430
2001	212	80	13	98	1	n/a	n/a	404
2002	186	80	7	82	3	n/a	n/a	358
2003	186	80	7	82	3	n/a	n/a	358
2004	169	90	5	79	3	n/a	n/a	346
2005	149	91	5	92	5	n/a	n/a	342
2006	179	116	7	112	6	n/a	n/a	420
2007	173	103	10	110	5	n/a	n/a	401
2008	173	108	10	100	5	n/a	n/a	396
2009	159	91	9	95	4	n/a	n/a	358
2010	147	89	10	92	4	n/a	n/a	342
2011	115	72	8	106	1	6	0	308
2012	104	65	8	103	0	0	11	291
2013	94	70	9	109	0	0	11	293
2014	89	78	8	124	0	0	14	313
2015	81	77	6	126	0	0	12	302
2016	61	69	6	131	0	0	14	281
2017	63	66	10	131	0	0	7	277
2018	60	73	13	138	0	2	12	298
2019	44	86	12	164	0	2	16	324
2020	40	91	9	180	0	0	15	335
2021	34	89	13	153	1	0	14	304
2022	40	92	8	141	1	0	11	293
2023	29	92	7	125	1	0	8	262

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

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

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 364^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 351^st 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)	30.2	40.5	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	42	39.2	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)	35.7	28.6	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	44.1	35.1	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)	67.3	27.3	40%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stratford School District)	51.7	40.6	11.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)	32.7	18.2	14.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stratford School District)	39.2	32	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	324	262	19.1%
African American	86	92	7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	164	125	23.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	44	29	34.1%
Two or More Races	16	8	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.5%	59.9%	13.5%

Schools Near Franklin School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Franklin School	Public	K-6	1895 Barnum Avenue	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4190	262	23	11.6	59.9%	29 (11.1%)	92 (35.1%)	125 (47.7%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	22.1	359^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.8%		23.4	351^st of 491 public elementary schools	28.5%	8	32.0		31.4	22.7		20.9			57.1	25.0		32.6			$20,989
Hall School	Public	PK, KG-6	290 Clermont Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7560	183	17	10.7	92.9%	11 (6.0%)	82 (44.8%)	79 (43.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)								(n/a)															$19,804
Nichols School	Public	K-6	396 Nichols Avenue	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4294	441	27	16.5	53.7%	92 (20.9%)	102 (23.1%)	212 (48.1%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (5.2%)	18.6	374^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.7%		23.6	350^th of 491 public elementary schools	28.7%	24	42.9		20.5	19.1	35.1	28.2			17.9	16.2	40.3	14.1			$19,522
Edison School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 Boston Terrace	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7183	184	16	11.5	84.8%	15 (8.2%)	62 (33.7%)	93 (50.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)															$18,879
Stratford Academy - Johnson House	Public	K-6	719 Birdseye Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4180	557	42	13.1	63.7%	62 (11.1%)	179 (32.1%)	278 (49.9%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.7%)	5.9	479^th of 497 public elementary schools	3.6%		10.8	422^nd of 491 public elementary schools	14.1%	57	16.1		18.2	12.7	17.0	20.5			13.8	10.0					$20,446
Six-Six Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	601 Pearl Harbor St.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Cooperative Educational Services	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 365-8200	457	43	10.6	43.5%	109 (23.9%)	94 (20.6%)	200 (43.8%)	30 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	35.9	304^th of 497 public elementary schools	38.8%		41.4	276^th of 491 public elementary schools	43.8%	28			37.8	47.6			37.5	56.8		26.2	36.1	52.9	25.0		$22,536
Multicultural Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	700 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 576-7505	396	31	12.9	82.1%	69 (17.4%)	32 (8.1%)	266 (67.2%)	4 (1.0%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	16.9	383^rd of 497 public elementary schools	22.9%		14.2	400^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.5%	17			22.2				67.3	70.0		39.1	25.0	15.2	54.5	34.0	$18,217
High Horizons Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	700 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 576-7807	414	31	13.1	79.2%	47 (11.4%)	146 (35.3%)	201 (48.6%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	14.2	403^rd of 497 public elementary schools	18.9%		10.4	425^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.4%	22	30.0	26.7	36.4	20.4		22.9	61.2			12.2			44.9	26.7	$16,798
Jettie S. Tisdale School	Public	PK, KG-8	250 Hollister Avenue	Bridgeport	06607	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-8037	567	49	11.5	86.6%	37 (6.5%)	238 (42.0%)	280 (49.4%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6.8	469^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.6%		10.9	421^st of 491 public elementary schools	14.3%	48			22.2		14.3	12.1		38.8	22.2			10.3	14.3	25.0	$20,545
Paul Laurence Dunbar School	Public	PK, KG-8	445 Union Ave.	Bridgeport	06607	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 576-7194	368	28	13.1	88.9%	17 (4.6%)	141 (38.3%)	193 (52.4%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)								(n/a)															$21,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin School

How many students attend Franklin School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Franklin School.

What schools do graduates of Franklin School attend?

Students who attend Franklin School usually go on to attend:

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

Is Franklin School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Franklin School?

Students at Franklin School are 48% Hispanic, 35% African American, 11% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Franklin School in?

Stratford School District

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