Franklin Square Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Square Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 538. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Franklin Square Elementary School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 35.5% compared to the district average of 28.0% and the state average. The school also consistently underperforms on ILEARN assessments, with only 20.52% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17.47% in Math, compared to the district averages of 37.42% and 33.62%, respectively. Additionally, 79.74% of Franklin Square students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the district average of 62.04%.

When compared to nearby schools, Franklin Square Elementary School is clearly underperforming. For example, Utica Elementary School, which is also part of the Greater Clark County Schools district, has significantly higher test scores, a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of the students at Franklin Square Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

605 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

(812) 288-4802

District: Greater Clark County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
868^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,394

Students who attend Franklin Square Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Parkview Middle School
High:	Jeffersonville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.8%

African American:

30.3%

Two or more races:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Square Elementary School ranks worse than 85.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Franklin Square Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (30.3%), two or more races (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Square Elementary School is 16.5, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Franklin Square Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Square Elementary School is $9,394. 8 elementary schools in the Greater Clark County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Greater Clark County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Clark County Schools 203^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Square Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	20.21	809^th	1016	20.4%
2022	14.96	869^th	1020	14.8%
2023	13.61	877^th	1016	13.7%
2024	14.81	868^th	1010	14.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Square Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	141	104	0	35	1	84	365
2022	210	143	0	54	1	92	500
2023	241	163	3	43	1	87	538

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 Square Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	365	16.0	22.8	72.6
2022	500	32.5	15.3	63.8
2023	538	32.5	16.5	79.7

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 Square Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	365	16.0	22.8	72.6
2022	500	32.5	15.3	63.8
2023	538	32.5	16.5	79.7

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 Square Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,233 (11.5%)	$9,513 (88.5%)	$10,746
2022	$1,254 (13.3%)	$8,140 (86.7%)	$9,394

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Franklin Square Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Square Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 E Court Ave	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4802	538	33	16.5	79.7%	241 (44.8%)	163 (30.3%)	43 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	87 (16.2%)	14.8	868^th of 1010 public elementary schools	14.1%		13.6	877^th of 1016 public elementary schools	13.7%	9	26.1	20.0	16.3	20.5	21.7	21.3	10.0	17.5	16.3	$9,394	$1,254	$8,140
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2710 Hamburg Pike	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 288-4855	335	25	13.6	52.8%	213 (63.6%)	26 (7.8%)	35 (10.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (16.4%)	61.2	397^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.7%		43.9	600^th of 1016 public elementary schools	40.9%	203	43.2	52.9	48.0	48.6	59.5	39.2	44.0	46.4	32.0	$10,436	$1,288	$9,149
Northaven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1907 Oak Ridge Dr	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4865	552	41	13.4	76.1%	200 (36.2%)	93 (16.8%)	136 (24.6%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.1%)	96 (17.4%)	38	649^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.7%		33.5	693^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	31.8%	44	31.2	33.3	36.4	33.9	52.0	40.0	28.2	38.7	17.3	$9,874	$1,364	$8,510
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	700 N Randolph Ave	Clarksville	47129	Clark County	Clarksville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 282-1447	615	24	25.2	65.5%	334 (54.3%)	78 (12.7%)	114 (18.5%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.5%)	33.2	693^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	31.4%		44.2	594^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.5%	99	21.1	32.7		26.8	45.9	35.6		40.9		$9,117	$1,024	$8,093
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17 Laurel Dr	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4868	548	41	13.3	62.0%	311 (56.8%)	80 (14.6%)	58 (10.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	96 (17.5%)	52.6	500^th of 1010 public elementary schools	50.5%		62.1	389^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.7%	111	33.7	37.8	40.7	37.4	50.6	38.9	40.7	43.3	45.7	$9,738	$1,524	$8,213
Parkwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	748 Spicewood Dr	Clarksville	47129	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 945-2387	534	51	10.5	88.0%	167 (31.3%)	60 (11.2%)	257 (48.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.0%)	20.3	810^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.8%		20.4	816^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.7%	6	19.6	28.4	31.0	26.0	18.6	15.9	21.8	18.8	20.7	$10,551	$1,648	$8,903
W E Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 Charlestown Pk	Jeffersonville	47130	Clark County	Greater Clark County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 288-4888	481	32	15.0	70.1%	202 (42.0%)	141 (29.3%)	54 (11.2%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.3%)	25.8	764^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.4%		36.2	669^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.2%	95	20.6	31.9	24.6	25.6	27.4	37.1	26.7	30.5	20.0	$8,651	$1,273	$7,377
Slate Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1452 Slate Run Rd	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 949-4311	358	25	14.2	65.4%	232 (64.8%)	39 (10.9%)	24 (6.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (15.6%)	71.6	275^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.8%		53.7	494^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.4%	219	46.8	45.1		45.8	66.1	58.5		61.8		$10,550	$1,789	$8,762
S Ellen Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	600 E 11th St	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 949-4306	208	21	9.9	80.3%	122 (58.7%)	48 (23.1%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.5%)	26.6	754^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.3%		34	687^th of 1016 public elementary schools	32.4%	67	33.3	26.8		30.0	23.1	31.7		27.5		$13,887	$3,545	$10,342
Fairmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1725 Abbie Dell Ave	New Albany	47150	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 949-4286	300	28	10.5	87.0%	96 (32.0%)	57 (19.0%)	117 (39.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.7%)	44.9	581^st of 1010 public elementary schools	42.5%		42.9	611^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.9%	30	30.2	25.4		27.4	62.3	45.8		52.8		$12,537	$2,237	$10,300

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Square Elementary School

How many students attend Franklin Square Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Franklin Square Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Square Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Square Elementary School are 45% White, 30% African American, 16% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Franklin Square Elementary School in?

Greater Clark County Schools

What schools do graduates of Franklin Square Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Parkview Middle School
High : Jeffersonville High School

Is Franklin Square Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Square Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

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