Franklin Park Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 374 students in grades PK-5 in Fort Myers, Florida, which is part of the Lee District, ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating.

While Franklin Park Elementary has a predominantly African American student population (74.33%), the nearby schools like Tice Elementary, Orangewood Elementary, and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary have more diverse racial compositions. Franklin Park also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (40.7%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. This likely contributes to the school's poor academic performance, with only 15% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 48% and 56% in the Lee District, respectively, and 55% and 60% statewide.

Additionally, Franklin Park Elementary has the highest spending per student ($14,135) among the nearby schools, yet it consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in contrast to schools like Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School, which has a 3- to 4-star rating and ranks in the top 40% of Florida elementary schools. The high percentage of students from low-income families (76.74% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and the school's higher student-teacher ratio (18.7) may also contribute to the challenges Franklin Park Elementary faces in providing a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1320 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905

(239) 332-1969

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
2088^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,135

Students who attend Franklin Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Lake Middle School
	Fort Myers Middle Academy
	Lexington Middle School
	Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
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	Three Oaks Middle School
High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
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	South Fort Myers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.3%

Hispanic:

19.8%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Park Elementary School ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 52^nd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13. (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: African American (74.3%), Hispanic (19.8%), White (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Park Elementary School is 18.7. 38 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Park Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Park Elementary School is $14,135, which is the 9^th highest among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Park Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	29.40	1229^th	1688	27.2%
2007	24.72	1426^th	1786	20.2%
2008	38.43	1169^th	1789	34.7%
2009	28.77	1420^th	1847	23.1%
2010	22.72	1573^rd	1919	18.0%
2011	18.86	1715^th	1985	13.6%
2012	6.06	1936^th	1984	2.4%
2013	12.12	1900^th	2029	6.4%
2014	21.01	1727^th	2064	16.3%
2016	20.35	1730^th	2087	17.1%
2017	16.55	1877^th	2112	11.1%
2018	22.38	1726^th	2118	18.5%
2019	21.33	1805^th	2182	17.3%
2021	9.62	2133^rd	2247	5.1%
2022	12.46	2056^th	2219	7.3%
2023	11.24	2117^th	2240	5.5%
2024	13.00	2088^th	2256	7.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	96	224	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1989	73	241	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1990	69	293	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1991	84	322	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1992	273	220	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	513
1993	348	190	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1994	346	181	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	541
1995	290	168	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	469
1996	290	168	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	469
1997	277	167	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
1998	284	170	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	478
1999	250	247	0	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	526
2000	193	274	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	483
2001	159	305	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
2002	188	345	7	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2003	188	345	7	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2004	149	380	3	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	577
2005	136	409	5	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
2006	83	430	4	70	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
2007	38	421	1	58	2	n/a	n/a	22	542
2008	34	412	0	56	2	n/a	n/a	21	525
2009	13	425	0	46	1	n/a	n/a	21	506
2010	5	418	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	24	482
2011	6	419	0	48	0	0	11	0	484
2012	7	438	0	57	0	0	11	0	513
2013	7	416	0	47	0	0	6	0	476
2014	9	357	3	44	0	0	9	0	422
2015	19	328	0	61	0	0	16	0	424
2016	19	330	1	83	1	0	14	0	448
2017	17	345	4	89	0	0	15	0	470
2018	22	338	3	99	0	0	14	0	476
2019	23	343	2	79	0	0	20	0	467
2020	21	348	0	75	0	0	12	0	456
2021	17	348	1	83	0	1	10	0	460
2022	11	303	0	65	0	1	9	0	389
2023	12	278	0	74	0	1	9	0	374

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	363	20.0	18.1	81.8
1989	326	16.0	20.3	89.3
1990	379	23.0	16.4	92.3
1991	425	25.0	17.0	88.2
1992	513	31.0	16.5	40.4
1993	547	32.0	17.1	36.7
1994	541	28.0	19.3	38.1
1995	469	26.0	18.0	41.2
1996	469	26.0	18.0	41.2
1997	459	26.0	17.7	36.6
1998	478	31.0	15.4	35.1
1999	526	31.0	17.0	50.8
2000	483	34.0	14.2	67.1
2001	476	28.0	17.0	74.2
2002	575	28.0	20.5	74.6
2003	575	28.0	20.5	74.6
2004	577	35.0	16.5	80.6
2005	608	35.0	17.4	82.2
2006	590	38.0	15.5	87.5
2007	542	37.0	14.6	89.2
2008	525	34.0	15.4	94.6
2009	506	31.9	16.1	97.9
2010	482	32.5	14.8	101.1
2011	484	31.0	15.6	97.9
2012	513	37.0	13.8	98.1
2013	476	37.0	12.8	97.9
2014	422	34.0	12.4	97.2
2015	424	32.0	13.2	98.1
2016	448	30.0	14.9	89.1
2017	470	32.0	14.6	85.3
2018	476	37.0	12.8	87.2
2019	467	29.0	16.1	87.4
2020	456	29.0	15.7	87.9
2021	460	30.0	15.3	85.7
2022	389	23.0	16.9	80.2
2023	374	20.0	18.7	76.7

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 Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	363	20.0	18.1	81.8
1989	326	16.0	20.3	89.3
1990	379	23.0	16.4	92.3
1991	425	25.0	17.0	88.2
1992	513	31.0	16.5	40.4
1993	547	32.0	17.1	36.7
1994	541	28.0	19.3	38.1
1995	469	26.0	18.0	41.2
1996	469	26.0	18.0	41.2
1997	459	26.0	17.7	36.6
1998	478	31.0	15.4	35.1
1999	526	31.0	17.0	50.8
2000	483	34.0	14.2	67.1
2001	476	28.0	17.0	74.2
2002	575	28.0	20.5	74.6
2003	575	28.0	20.5	74.6
2004	577	35.0	16.5	80.6
2005	608	35.0	17.4	82.2
2006	590	38.0	15.5	87.5
2007	542	37.0	14.6	89.2
2008	525	34.0	15.4	94.6
2009	506	31.9	16.1	97.9
2010	482	32.5	14.8	101.1
2011	484	31.0	15.6	97.9
2012	513	37.0	13.8	98.1
2013	476	37.0	12.8	97.9
2014	422	34.0	12.4	97.2
2015	424	32.0	13.2	98.1
2016	448	30.0	14.9	89.1
2017	470	32.0	14.6	85.3
2018	476	37.0	12.8	87.2
2019	467	29.0	16.1	87.4
2020	456	29.0	15.7	87.9
2021	460	30.0	15.3	85.7
2022	389	23.0	16.9	80.2
2023	374	20.0	18.7	76.7

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 Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,516 (14.9%)	$8,687 (85.1%)	$10,203
2019	$1,358 (13.0%)	$9,082 (87.0%)	$10,441
2020	$1,004 (9.9%)	$9,134 (90.1%)	$10,138
2021	$1,280 (11.7%)	$9,639 (88.3%)	$10,919
2022	$3,072 (23.9%)	$9,763 (76.1%)	$12,835
2023	$2,699 (19.1%)	$11,436 (80.9%)	$14,135

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1805^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2117^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Park Elementary School)	46	15	31%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Park Elementary School)	49	26	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Park Elementary School)	49	22	27%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Park Elementary School)	45	24	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Park Elementary School)	25	33	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Park Elementary School)	51	52	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Park Elementary School)	15	20	5%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	467	374	19.9%
African American	343	278	19%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	79	74	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	23	12	47.8%
Two or More Races	20	9	55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.4%	76.7%	10.6%

Schools Near Franklin Park Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Marsh Ave	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 332-1969	374	20	18.7	76.7%	12 (3.2%)	278 (74.3%)	74 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	13	2088^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.4%		11.2	2117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%	29	15.0	19.0	36.0	15.0	19.0	55.0	35.0	$14,135	$2,699	$11,436
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 Euclid Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 334-6232	402	24	16.7	45.8%	187 (46.5%)	106 (26.4%)	85 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	58.7	889^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.6%		70.8	612^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.7%	277	64.0	47.0	62.0	67.0	45.0	57.0	61.0	$11,918	$1,739	$10,178
Edgewood Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3464 Edgewood Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 334-6205	480	35	13.7	63.1%	40 (8.3%)	118 (24.6%)	305 (63.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	10.8	2132^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.5%		23	1804^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.5%	328	31.0	24.0	26.0	46.0	33.0	26.0	26.0	$16,842	$3,843	$12,998
James Stephens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Marsh Ave	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 337-1333	454	27	17.1	65.4%	33 (7.3%)	186 (41.0%)	220 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	18.5	1944^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.8%		26.8	1688^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.6%	256	28.0	16.0	19.0	48.0	57.0	26.0	31.0	$15,243	$3,820	$11,422
Colonial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Schoolhouse Rd E	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 939-2242	760	43	17.6	61.7%	70 (9.2%)	328 (43.2%)	336 (44.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	9.5	2163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.1%		19.2	1924^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.1%	239	31.0	20.0	22.0	42.0	30.0	36.0	16.0	$14,076	$3,239	$10,838
Allen Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3345 Canelo Dr	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-1459	900	54	16.6	61.1%	144 (16.0%)	343 (38.1%)	349 (38.8%)	28 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.0%)	21.6	1864^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.4%		22.3	1819^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.8%	45	33.0	31.0	44.0	37.0	38.0	48.0	46.0	$12,403	$3,016	$9,387
Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	2855 Colonial Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 337-8178	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4524 Tice St	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-1257	514	34	14.9	58.4%	23 (4.5%)	23 (4.5%)	464 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	20.4	1891^st of 2256 public elementary schools	16.2%		28.5	1647^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.5%	244	25.0	29.0	38.0	35.0	40.0	59.0	41.0	$14,000	$2,664	$11,336
Orangewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Deleon St	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-2950	615	29	21.2	64.4%	131 (21.3%)	191 (31.1%)	262 (42.6%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	30.2	1615^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.4%		34.6	1479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.0%	136	41.0	33.0	43.0	54.0	40.0	54.0	49.0	$10,585	$1,941	$8,643
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Challenger Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 274-3932	753	45	16.7	60.2%	86 (11.4%)	251 (33.3%)	359 (47.7%)	22 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.5%)	32.7	1541^st of 2256 public elementary schools	31.7%		37.3	1407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	134	45.0	39.0	50.0	58.0	42.0	42.0	44.0	$12,994	$2,430	$10,565

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Park Elementary School

What district is Franklin Park Elementary School in?

Lee

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Park Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Park Elementary School are 74% African American, 20% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Franklin Park Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Franklin Park Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Cypress Lake Middle School
Middle : Fort Myers Middle Academy
Middle : Lexington Middle School
Middle : Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Middle : Three Oaks Middle School
High : Cypress Lake High School
High : Dunbar High School
High : Estero High School
High : Fort Myers High School
High : South Fort Myers High School

How many students attend Franklin Park Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Franklin Park Elementary School.

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