Franklin Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cadillac, Michigan, serving 606 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district.

Franklin Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-35% of Michigan elementary schools, and performs well across various student subgroups. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it remains lower than the district average and some nearby schools. Franklin Elementary School has a predominantly white student population and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a diverse student body with unique needs and opportunities.

When compared to nearby schools, Franklin Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming Lincoln Elementary School in academic proficiency. However, other nearby schools, such as Forest View Elementary School and Manton Consolidated Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may serve as useful benchmarks for Franklin Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 Lester St
       Cadillac, MI  49601-2299


(231) 876-5200

District: Cadillac Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,604 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mackinaw Trail Middle School
High:    Cadillac Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  606

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.29. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 18.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $12,604, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Cadillac Area Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary School 370th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cadillac Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cadillac Area Public Schools 207th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.56 657th 1545 57.5%
2007 49.57 1013th 1565 35.3%
2008 52.21 991st 1577 37.2%
2009 65.77 638th 1589 59.8%
2010 74.03 367th 1552 76.4%
2011 74.65 359th 1552 76.9%
2012 73.49 379th 1566 75.8%
2013 78.04 291st 1563 81.4%
2014 80.65 233rd 1533 84.8%
2015 82.41 222nd 1580 85.9%
2016 74.73 335th 1548 78.4%
2017 78.62 234th 1466 84.0%
2018 62.81 572nd 1448 60.5%
2019 62.68 476th 1408 66.2%
2021 61.09 381st 1153 67.0%
2022 58.80 499th 1344 62.9%
2023 71.07 375th 1470 74.5%
2024 72.29 370th 1486 75.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.24 149th 225 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.58 451st 1397 67.7%
2019 78.65 128th 1134 88.7%
2021 74.69 115th 749 84.6%
2022 68.80 247th 1099 77.5%
2023 78.09 178th 1350 86.8%
2024 71.51 282nd 1381 79.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.07 415th 1443 71.2%
2019 63.55 384th 1171 67.2%
2021 59.24 303rd 902 66.4%
2022 53.70 473rd 1106 57.2%
2023 67.76 339th 1321 74.3%
2024 71.59 296th 1342 77.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.15 686th 1446 52.6%
2019 55.38 501st 1196 58.1%
2021 57.50 345th 915 62.3%
2022 56.38 460th 1139 59.6%
2023 66.02 405th 1334 69.6%
2024 63.80 443rd 1347 67.1%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.37 664th 1253 47.0%
2019 50.14 555th 1128 50.8%
2021 56.64 391st 1005 61.1%
2022 49.67 547th 1102 50.4%
2023 62.77 406th 1198 66.1%
2024 63.27 401st 1204 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Franklin Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan 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 292 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 351 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 376 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1991 448 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 426 6 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 455 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 440 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 451 3 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 451 3 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 449 2 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 405 3 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 386 4 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 332 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 322 2 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 318 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 318 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 336 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 331 4 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2006 305 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 305 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 7 323
2008 303 5 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 315
2009 311 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 3 322
2010 323 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 14 345
2011 336 2 2 16 0 0 15 0 371
2012 327 6 5 8 3 0 13 0 362
2013 336 7 6 6 1 0 8 0 364
2014 377 5 4 8 2 0 9 0 405
2015 413 2 4 14 4 1 11 0 449
2016 393 2 4 11 4 0 8 0 422
2017 386 4 6 10 4 0 5 0 415
2018 379 6 7 11 3 0 4 0 410
2019 390 8 9 9 4 0 0 0 420
2020 395 9 4 14 3 0 3 0 428
2021 569 9 9 17 3 0 13 0 620
2022 554 9 9 24 5 0 16 0 617
2023 533 7 8 32 6 0 20 0 606

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 293 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 379 18.0 21.0 22.7
1991 452 n/a n/a n/a
1992 436 n/a n/a 27.3
1993 463 n/a 0.0 29.4
1994 448 18.0 24.9 25.9
1995 462 19.5 23.7 26.4
1996 462 19.5 23.7 26.4
1997 468 19.0 24.6 24.1
1998 424 19.0 22.3 32.5
1999 400 18.0 22.2 33.8
2000 347 18.0 19.3 40.3
2001 335 17.5 19.1 33.7
2002 332 18.0 18.4 37.7
2003 332 18.0 18.4 37.7
2004 344 12.1 28.4 44.8
2005 342 16.5 20.7 52.9
2006 316 15.7 20.1 47.2
2007 323 14.4 22.4 48.4
2008 315 15.3 20.6 53.3
2009 322 17.6 18.3 59.6
2010 345 17.8 19.3 62.8
2011 371 20.8 17.8 64.7
2012 362 22.0 16.4 63.3
2013 364 22.3 16.3 62.6
2014 405 23.9 16.9 59.5
2015 449 25.0 17.9 61.5
2016 422 27.0 15.6 59.5
2017 415 24.7 16.8 64.6
2018 410 24.9 16.4 68.8
2019 420 25.7 16.3 77.4
2020 428 25.6 16.6 75.9
2021 620 28.7 21.6 75.3
2022 617 32.7 18.8 67.6
2023 606 32.4 18.6 74.8

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 293 n/a n/a n/a
1989 355 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 379 18.0 21.0 22.7
1991 452 n/a n/a n/a
1992 436 n/a n/a 27.3
1993 463 n/a 0.0 29.4
1994 448 18.0 24.9 25.9
1995 462 19.5 23.7 26.4
1996 462 19.5 23.7 26.4
1997 468 19.0 24.6 24.1
1998 424 19.0 22.3 32.5
1999 400 18.0 22.2 33.8
2000 347 18.0 19.3 40.3
2001 335 17.5 19.1 33.7
2002 332 18.0 18.4 37.7
2003 332 18.0 18.4 37.7
2004 344 12.1 28.4 44.8
2005 342 16.5 20.7 52.9
2006 316 15.7 20.1 47.2
2007 323 14.4 22.4 48.4
2008 315 15.3 20.6 53.3
2009 322 17.6 18.3 59.6
2010 345 17.8 19.3 62.8
2011 371 20.8 17.8 64.7
2012 362 22.0 16.4 63.3
2013 364 22.3 16.3 62.6
2014 405 23.9 16.9 59.5
2015 449 25.0 17.9 61.5
2016 422 27.0 15.6 59.5
2017 415 24.7 16.8 64.6
2018 410 24.9 16.4 68.8
2019 420 25.7 16.3 77.4
2020 428 25.6 16.6 75.9
2021 620 28.7 21.6 75.3
2022 617 32.7 18.8 67.6
2023 606 32.4 18.6 74.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,202 (11.6%) $9,204 (88.4%) $10,406
2020 $1,312 (12.1%) $9,566 (87.9%) $10,878
2021 $1,901 (18.0%) $8,676 (82.0%) $10,577
2022 $1,806 (15.1%) $10,159 (84.9%) $11,966
2023 $1,670 (13.2%) $10,933 (86.7%) $12,604

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary School

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 476th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 375th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)61.156.3
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cadillac Area Public Schools)49.245
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)60.455.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Cadillac Area Public Schools)49.648.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)39.751.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cadillac Area Public Schools)45.149.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)45.549.5
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Cadillac Area Public Schools)38.845.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420606
 44.3%
African American87
 12.5%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic932
 255.6%
Pacific Islander00
White390533
 36.7%
Two or More Races020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.4%74.8%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary School

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Mackinaw Trail Middle School
High : Cadillac Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

Franklin Elementary School ranks 370th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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

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