Franklin Elementary School

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Franklin Elementary School ranks 137 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boone, Iowa, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 357 students. The school is part of the Boone Community School District, which is ranked 183 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary School consistently performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 71.1% of 3rd graders and 83.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 83.5% of 3rd graders and 80.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa elementary schools, with a ranking of 137 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Franklin Elementary School to the nearby schools, it stands out as having stronger academic performance, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.5% of 3rd graders at Franklin Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 75.3% at Fellows Elementary (the highest-performing nearby school) and the state average of 76.3%. The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, suggesting a strong educational program and effective support for student learning.

Detail:

Public 2-4

1903 Crawford Street
Boone, IA 50036

(515) 433-0860

District: Boone Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,326

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Boone Middle School
High:	Boone High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.27. (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: White (87.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $14,326.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Boone Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boone Community School District 183^rd 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	65.00	218^th	626	65.2%
2013	52.63	352^nd	624	43.6%
2014	72.19	136^th	603	77.4%
2015	67.99	215^th	616	65.1%
2016	49.05	375^th	599	37.4%
2017	63.95	236^th	574	58.9%
2018	58.34	272^nd	567	52.0%
2019	55.01	299^th	603	50.4%
2021	68.99	167^th	567	70.5%
2022	72.12	148^th	574	74.2%
2023	64.76	205^th	565	63.7%
2024	72.27	137^th	557	75.4%

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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
1988	178	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1989	219	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1990	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1991	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	242	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1993	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1994	183	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
1995	191	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	196
1996	191	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	196
1997	188	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	192
1998	190	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
1999	191	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2000	349	6	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	-18	341
2001	317	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2002	302	6	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	302	6	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	312	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2005	408	8	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2006	390	7	1	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	412
2007	404	7	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	422
2008	390	8	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	411
2009	388	10	2	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	378	6	5	15	9	0	14	0	427
2011	377	6	3	14	10	0	8	0	418
2012	387	7	1	14	10	0	9	0	428
2013	368	8	0	11	10	0	13	0	410
2014	359	11	2	13	6	0	16	0	407
2015	343	13	2	16	1	0	19	0	394
2016	355	8	2	20	0	0	24	0	409
2017	355	4	2	22	2	0	25	0	410
2018	351	10	0	24	1	0	14	0	400
2019	325	10	1	20	2	0	9	0	367
2020	318	7	0	22	1	0	10	0	358
2021	323	5	1	27	2	0	13	0	371
2022	310	5	1	25	3	0	12	0	356
2023	321	2	1	20	2	0	11	0	357
2024	297	5	2	19	1	0	14	0	338

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
1988	180	9.7	18.5	23.9
1989	219	11.5	19.0	21.5
1990	217	11.5	18.8	21.2
1991	231	11.5	20.0	22.5
1992	244	12.0	20.3	18
1993	168	10.0	16.8	20.2
1994	184	11.0	16.7	27.2
1995	196	15.1	13.0	21.4
1996	196	15.1	13.0	21.4
1997	192	15.6	12.3	27.6
1998	195	15.6	12.5	27.2
1999	193	16.6	11.6	38.3
2000	341	26.5	12.9	28.4
2001	327	26.0	12.6	33.6
2002	316	23.5	13.4	34.5
2003	316	23.5	13.4	34.5
2004	323	23.5	13.7	36.5
2005	422	26.9	15.7	33.9
2006	412	28.7	14.4	21.1
2007	422	27.3	15.5	37
2008	411	27.4	15.0	37.2
2009	417	27.0	15.4	40.3
2010	427	27.3	15.6	42.2
2011	418	28.7	14.5	46.4
2012	428	28.4	15.0	52.3
2013	410	26.1	15.6	49.3
2014	407	27.7	14.6	50.1
2015	394	28.0	14.0	49.2
2016	409	27.0	15.1	58.2
2017	410	27.3	15.0	53.9
2018	400	31.7	12.5	50.5
2019	367	29.7	12.3	51.8
2020	358	28.3	12.6	50.8
2021	371	29.7	12.4	37.5
2022	356	28.8	12.3	42.7
2023	357	25.5	13.9	40.9
2024	338	26.8	12.5	44.1

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
1988	180	9.7	18.5	23.9
1989	219	11.5	19.0	21.5
1990	217	11.5	18.8	21.2
1991	231	11.5	20.0	22.5
1992	244	12.0	20.3	18
1993	168	10.0	16.8	20.2
1994	184	11.0	16.7	27.2
1995	196	15.1	13.0	21.4
1996	196	15.1	13.0	21.4
1997	192	15.6	12.3	27.6
1998	195	15.6	12.5	27.2
1999	193	16.6	11.6	38.3
2000	341	26.5	12.9	28.4
2001	327	26.0	12.6	33.6
2002	316	23.5	13.4	34.5
2003	316	23.5	13.4	34.5
2004	323	23.5	13.7	36.5
2005	422	26.9	15.7	33.9
2006	412	28.7	14.4	21.1
2007	422	27.3	15.5	37
2008	411	27.4	15.0	37.2
2009	417	27.0	15.4	40.3
2010	427	27.3	15.6	42.2
2011	418	28.7	14.5	46.4
2012	428	28.4	15.0	52.3
2013	410	26.1	15.6	49.3
2014	407	27.7	14.6	50.1
2015	394	28.0	14.0	49.2
2016	409	27.0	15.1	58.2
2017	410	27.3	15.0	53.9
2018	400	31.7	12.5	50.5
2019	367	29.7	12.3	51.8
2020	358	28.3	12.6	50.8
2021	371	29.7	12.4	37.5
2022	356	28.8	12.3	42.7
2023	357	25.5	13.9	40.9
2024	338	26.8	12.5	44.1

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	$1,063 (7.4%)	$13,262 (92.6%)	$14,326

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 299^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 565 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	59.3	70.2	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)	59.3	70.2	10.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	69.5	75.6	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)	69.5	75.6	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	76.3	82.8	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Community School District)	76.3	82.8	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary School)	80.9	78.9	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Boone Community School District)	80.9	78.9	2%
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	367	357	2.7%
African American	10	2	80%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	20	20
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	321	1.2%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	40.9%	10.9%

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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Elementary School	Public	2-4	1903 Crawford Street	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 433-0860	338	27	12.5	44.1%	297 (87.9%)	5 (1.5%)	19 (5.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	72.3	137^th of 557 public elementary schools	75.4%		64.8	205^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.7%	68	71.1	83.7			83.5	80.5				$14,326	$1,063	$13,262
Ledges Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1805 Hancock Drive	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 433-0750	318	29	10.8	41.2%	284 (89.3%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)								(n/a)
United Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1284 U Ave	Boone	50036	Boone County	United Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 432-5319	331	26	12.8	19.0%	297 (89.7%)	7 (2.1%)	19 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	24.5	458^th of 557 public elementary schools	17.8%		51.2	319^th of 565 public elementary schools	43.5%	139	48.3	57.1	73.0	53.8	51.7	57.1	64.9	53.8	48.6	$14,969	$674	$14,296
Ogden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	313 W Sycamore	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 275-2795	332	23	14.7	24.7%	309 (93.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	90.4	12^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.8%		84.7	41^st of 565 public elementary schools	92.7%	29	85.7	93.2	83.7		93.9	93.2	93.9		79.6	$10,746	$419	$10,328
Edwards Elementary School	Public	K-5	820 Miller Ave	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3760	439	34	13.1	43.1%	254 (57.9%)	75 (17.1%)	47 (10.7%)	28 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.0%)	56.2	288^th of 557 public elementary schools	48.3%		54.6	287^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.2%	1	81.7	68.7	72.6		80.0	67.5	71.0		64.5	$12,690	$743	$11,949
Sawyer Elementary School	Public	K-5	4316 Ontario St	Ames	50014	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 239-3790	375	31	12.2	35.2%	256 (68.3%)	30 (8.0%)	40 (10.7%)	19 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.0%)	52.9	313^th of 557 public elementary schools	43.8%		42.7	379^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.9%	66	43.5	71.7	76.9		68.1	73.3	72.3		73.8	$11,702	$347	$11,356
Gilbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	109 Rothmoor	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 232-3744	408	24	16.7	11.5%	340 (83.3%)	6 (1.5%)	23 (5.6%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$12,378	$377	$12,000
Gilbert Intermediate School	Public	3-5	103 Mathews Dr	Gilbert	50105	Story County	Gilbert Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 232-3748	358	21	16.7	10.1%	304 (84.9%)	7 (2.0%)	16 (4.5%)	19 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	92.8	4^th of 557 public elementary schools	99.3%		91	7^th of 565 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	90.6	92.7	87.8		94.9	95.5	91.9		87.8	$11,603	$317	$11,285
Fellows Elementary School	Public	K-5	1235 20th St.	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 239-3765	518	39	13.3	25.1%	315 (60.8%)	29 (5.6%)	60 (11.6%)	76 (14.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	76.5	97^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.6%		79.8	80^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.8%	17	54.8	87.8	91.0		75.3	84.1	91.0		89.9	$12,124	$816	$11,308
Stratford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Shakespeare Ave	Stratford	50249	Hamilton County	Stratford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 838-2208	82	8	10.7	52.4%	73 (89.0%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)										$28,246	$1,224	$27,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary School

What district is Franklin Elementary School in?

Boone Community School District

Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Elementary School ranks 137^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Franklin Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Boone Middle School
High : Boone High School

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

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