Helen Keller Elementary

Summary:

Helen Keller Elementary is a public elementary school in Franklin, Massachusetts, serving 532 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked Franklin school district, which is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Helen Keller Elementary generally performs well, with test scores above the state average, it does not consistently outshine other elementary schools in the Franklin district. Schools like Jefferson Elementary, Parmenter, and J.F. Kennedy Memorial often have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 156 out of 936 in 2020-2021 to 308 out of 928 in 2022-2023.

The school's racial makeup is also an area of interest, as Helen Keller Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.83%) compared to the state average (39.17%) and the nearby schools in the Franklin district (ranging from 73.01% to 85.21%). This demographic difference may impact the school's performance and culture, and is worth monitoring over time.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Lincoln Street
       Franklin, MA  02038


(508) 553-0322

District: Franklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,673 Help


Students who attend Helen Keller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Annie Sullivan Middle School
High:    Franklin High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helen Keller Elementary ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Helen Keller Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Franklin School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (6.6%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helen Keller Elementary is 12, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Franklin School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helen Keller Elementary is $17,673, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Franklin School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Helen Keller Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Helen Keller Elementary 266th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Helen Keller Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Franklin:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin 58th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Helen Keller Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.32 186th 884 79.0%
2004 86.34 92nd 882 89.6%
2005 88.58 61st 887 93.1%
2006 91.12 32nd 911 96.5%
2007 90.88 37th 911 95.9%
2008 90.54 43rd 908 95.3%
2009 86.94 82nd 909 91.0%
2010 84.66 117th 920 87.3%
2011 86.08 95th 924 89.7%
2012 84.64 113th 930 87.8%
2013 82.36 145th 928 84.4%
2014 70.68 276th 926 70.2%
2015 72.45 249th 914 72.8%
2016 80.66 163rd 932 82.5%
2017 81.84 156th 938 83.4%
2018 68.75 296th 934 68.3%
2019 74.96 232nd 942 75.4%
2021 81.75 156th 936 83.3%
2022 78.77 190th 932 79.6%
2023 66.54 308th 928 66.8%
2024 72.43 266th 916 71.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 551st 886 37.8%
2019 21.90 787th 896 12.2%
2021 48.06 442nd 894 50.6%
2022 57.60 336th 905 62.9%
2023 59.21 228th 703 67.6%
2024 61.29 213th 731 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.97 149th 772 80.7%
2023 50.39 372nd 757 50.9%
2024 62.28 229th 760 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 354th 893 60.4%
2019 74.83 212th 902 76.5%
2021 83.99 136th 898 84.9%
2022 79.40 170th 901 81.1%
2023 73.69 230th 887 74.1%
2024 68.17 279th 886 68.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.97 216th 656 67.1%
2019 31.21 463rd 665 30.4%
2021 51.56 247th 632 60.9%
2022 66.07 166th 672 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.85 242nd 898 73.1%
2019 72.97 242nd 907 73.3%
2021 76.97 202nd 904 77.7%
2022 75.10 203rd 908 77.6%
2023 54.87 403rd 896 55.0%
2024 73.81 229th 891 74.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.65 166th 925 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Helen Keller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.52 371st 772 51.9%
2019 63.96 270th 780 65.4%
2021 72.33 188th 765 75.4%
2022 67.01 228th 764 70.2%
2023 52.53 367th 762 51.8%
2024 61.80 279th 753 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Helen Keller Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 546 4 9 1 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 546 4 9 1 4 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 553 3 12 1 6 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 541 1 16 2 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 561 0 10 8 2 n/a n/a 5 586
2007 551 2 12 6 2 n/a n/a 4 577
2008 558 2 19 8 2 n/a n/a 7 596
2009 591 5 20 16 1 0 6 0 639
2010 569 4 17 10 0 0 7 0 607
2011 556 7 15 9 1 0 7 0 595
2012 497 9 19 8 1 0 4 0 538
2013 491 9 26 7 2 0 3 0 538
2014 457 6 26 5 0 2 3 0 499
2015 414 3 20 2 0 2 3 0 444
2016 410 5 20 3 0 2 4 0 444
2017 379 6 16 3 0 2 7 0 413
2018 369 6 14 5 0 2 6 0 402
2019 351 8 12 9 0 2 5 0 387
2020 308 9 13 8 0 2 6 0 346
2021 287 11 13 8 0 2 6 0 327
2022 467 11 17 33 0 4 13 0 545
2023 446 11 28 35 0 3 9 0 532

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 Helen Keller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 564 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 564 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 575 38.1 15.1 0.7
2005 562 41.8 13.4 1.8
2006 586 37.3 15.7 2.8
2007 577 39.0 14.8 1.7
2008 596 37.1 16.1 2.9
2009 639 33.1 19.3 3.3
2010 607 37.8 16.0 2.6
2011 595 34.0 17.4 3.4
2012 538 32.2 16.6 3.3
2013 538 34.6 15.5 3.5
2014 499 34.1 14.6 6
2015 444 29.0 15.3 7
2016 444 30.0 14.8 n/a
2017 413 29.7 13.8 n/a
2018 402 28.7 13.9 n/a
2019 387 28.1 13.7 n/a
2020 346 29.7 11.6 n/a
2021 327 27.5 11.8 n/a
2022 545 43.5 12.5 n/a
2023 532 44.1 12.0 n/a

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 Helen Keller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 564 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 564 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 575 38.1 15.1 0.7
2005 562 41.8 13.4 1.8
2006 586 37.3 15.7 2.8
2007 577 39.0 14.8 1.7
2008 596 37.1 16.1 2.9
2009 639 33.1 19.3 3.3
2010 607 37.8 16.0 2.6
2011 595 34.0 17.4 3.4
2012 538 32.2 16.6 3.3
2013 538 34.6 15.5 3.5
2014 499 34.1 14.6 6
2015 444 29.0 15.3 7
2016 444 30.0 14.8 n/a
2017 413 29.7 13.8 n/a
2018 402 28.7 13.9 n/a
2019 387 28.1 13.7 n/a
2020 346 29.7 11.6 n/a
2021 327 27.5 11.8 n/a
2022 545 43.5 12.5 n/a
2023 532 44.1 12.0 n/a

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 Helen Keller Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (3.2%) $14,279 (96.8%) $14,750
2020 $522 (3.2%) $15,638 (96.8%) $16,160
2021 $1,292 (7.3%) $16,380 (92.7%) $17,673

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen Keller 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 232nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 308th of 928 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Helen Keller Elementary)7251.1
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)7458.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helen Keller Elementary)7254.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin)6956.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Keller Elementary)6743.9
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)7053.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helen Keller Elementary)6860.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)7170.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Helen Keller Elementary)6559.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)6660.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helen Keller Elementary)5445.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)6358.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Helen Keller Elementary)5642.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin)6353.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Helen Keller Elementary)6850.9
 17.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin)6753.3
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Helen Keller Elementary)6554.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Franklin)6557
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Helen Keller Elementary)5642.9
 13.1%
   All Grades Science (Franklin)6454
 10%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387532
 37.5%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian1228
 133.3%
Hispanic935
 288.9%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White351446
 27.1%
Two or More Races59
 80%


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Helen Keller Elementary ranks 266th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Helen Keller Elementary.

Students at Helen Keller Elementary are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Helen Keller Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Annie Sullivan Middle School
High : Franklin High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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