Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mankato, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 414. The school is part of the Mankato Public School District, which is ranked 121 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels, with 80% of Franklin Elementary students proficient or better in Math compared to 52.1% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Franklin Elementary's performance is particularly strong for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and White students, where the school ranks in the top 25-33 out of over 300 Minnesota elementary schools. However, the school's performance on MCA-III Science assessments is more mixed, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Mankato Public School District, Franklin Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races than many of the other district schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic performance remains strong, ranking in the top 7-79 out of over 700 Minnesota elementary schools for low-income students. This suggests that Franklin Elementary is effectively addressing racial achievement gaps and providing equitable educational opportunities for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 N Broad St
       Mankato, MN  56001-3399


(507) 345-4287

District: Mankato Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,553 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Prairie Winds Middle School
High:    Mankato East Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
African American:
18.4%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Franklin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), African American (18.4%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% 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 is 13.5. 5 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $12,553, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Mankato Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 139th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mankato Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mankato Public School District 121st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.24 591st 674 12.3%
2004 27.47 566th 676 16.3%
2005 48.60 438th 685 36.1%
2006 43.83 539th 756 28.7%
2007 41.70 579th 777 25.5%
2008 42.42 568th 781 27.3%
2009 37.50 338th 434 22.1%
2010 42.18 593rd 803 26.2%
2011 53.09 475th 814 41.6%
2012 60.66 391st 820 52.3%
2013 57.69 406th 824 50.7%
2014 59.23 393rd 826 52.4%
2015 64.83 320th 840 61.9%
2016 69.44 265th 848 68.8%
2017 73.16 216th 853 74.7%
2018 76.52 167th 847 80.3%
2019 78.15 157th 870 82.0%
2021 77.93 159th 869 81.7%
2022 86.10 77th 858 91.0%
2023 84.01 104th 845 87.7%
2024 80.42 139th 881 84.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.71 19th 276 93.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.03 141st 463 69.5%
2019 74.33 90th 515 82.5%
2021 41.17 268th 417 35.7%
2022 78.46 65th 500 87.0%
2023 66.14 135th 524 74.2%
2024 67.23 137th 572 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.25 76th 728 89.6%
2019 70.82 171st 740 76.9%
2021 79.65 80th 683 88.3%
2022 94.90 7th 663 98.9%
2023 90.84 24th 774 96.9%
2024 82.45 79th 793 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.83 167th 774 78.4%
2019 81.25 95th 787 87.9%
2021 72.04 195th 783 75.1%
2022 83.00 86th 799 89.2%
2023 84.60 77th 787 90.2%
2024 75.49 165th 809 79.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.05 172nd 779 77.9%
2019 72.25 201st 798 74.8%
2021 76.44 144th 784 81.6%
2022 86.12 59th 808 92.7%
2023 80.21 126th 799 84.2%
2024 83.68 89th 826 89.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.23 5th 227 97.8%
2022 83.77 24th 282 91.5%
2023 81.57 24th 279 91.4%
2024 81.22 33rd 310 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.14 142nd 712 80.1%
2019 80.40 86th 722 88.1%
2021 76.95 113th 710 84.1%
2022 89.13 23rd 725 96.8%
2023 84.35 67th 712 90.6%
2024 79.14 110th 730 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Enrollment information for Franklin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 514 3 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 497 3 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1990 494 4 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 520 7 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 691 8 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 626 11 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1994 573 13 21 21 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 685 14 22 23 2 n/a n/a 0 746
1996 685 14 22 23 2 n/a n/a 0 746
1997 626 13 21 18 2 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 594 10 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 566 27 19 14 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2000 579 39 20 22 3 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 549 34 25 20 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2002 516 49 18 24 4 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 516 49 18 24 4 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 493 65 11 32 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 467 62 13 42 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2006 504 79 11 45 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2007 486 79 17 35 3 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 474 90 9 32 4 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 506 88 20 42 5 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 547 89 15 43 2 n/a n/a 0 696
2011 501 80 11 37 3 0 8 0 640
2012 504 81 16 37 7 1 17 0 663
2013 537 94 17 47 5 0 26 0 726
2014 528 86 14 57 8 1 23 0 717
2015 520 79 16 49 3 0 27 0 694
2016 554 84 9 64 2 2 36 0 751
2017 346 46 5 36 0 0 31 0 464
2018 313 49 4 40 0 0 36 0 442
2019 312 49 5 41 1 0 28 0 436
2020 276 64 4 32 1 0 32 0 409
2021 259 69 3 36 4 2 38 0 411
2022 248 61 4 49 4 2 44 0 412
2023 237 76 5 54 2 2 38 0 414

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 22.4 23.9 29.7
1989 517 29.4 17.5 25.7
1990 513 33.0 15.5 24.4
1991 535 32.5 16.4 26.4
1992 725 41.2 17.5 26.2
1993 664 38.1 17.4 27.6
1994 630 39.1 16.1 29
1995 746 42.1 17.7 27.5
1996 746 42.1 17.7 27.5
1997 680 38.6 17.6 24.6
1998 633 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 627 38.9 16.1 23.9
2000 663 37.1 17.9 41.5
2001 628 37.9 16.6 35.2
2002 611 37.6 16.3 39.1
2003 611 37.6 16.3 39.1
2004 601 37.0 16.2 45.4
2005 585 36.7 15.9 42.1
2006 641 39.7 16.1 44.6
2007 620 45.0 13.8 44.7
2008 609 42.7 14.3 46.1
2009 661 44.3 14.9 43
2010 696 45.2 15.3 47.6
2011 640 45.5 14.0 46.6
2012 663 47.5 13.9 45.2
2013 726 47.1 15.3 48.2
2014 717 45.4 15.7 47.3
2015 694 48.0 14.4 47.7
2016 751 50.0 15.0 47.4
2017 464 38.0 12.2 51.3
2018 442 36.7 12.0 53.4
2019 436 38.0 11.4 46.8
2020 409 38.6 10.5 47.9
2021 411 37.0 11.0 41.6
2022 412 32.7 12.5 41
2023 414 30.4 13.5 59.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 22.4 23.9 29.7
1989 517 29.4 17.5 25.7
1990 513 33.0 15.5 24.4
1991 535 32.5 16.4 26.4
1992 725 41.2 17.5 26.2
1993 664 38.1 17.4 27.6
1994 630 39.1 16.1 29
1995 746 42.1 17.7 27.5
1996 746 42.1 17.7 27.5
1997 680 38.6 17.6 24.6
1998 633 n/a 0.0 24.3
1999 627 38.9 16.1 23.9
2000 663 37.1 17.9 41.5
2001 628 37.9 16.6 35.2
2002 611 37.6 16.3 39.1
2003 611 37.6 16.3 39.1
2004 601 37.0 16.2 45.4
2005 585 36.7 15.9 42.1
2006 641 39.7 16.1 44.6
2007 620 45.0 13.8 44.7
2008 609 42.7 14.3 46.1
2009 661 44.3 14.9 43
2010 696 45.2 15.3 47.6
2011 640 45.5 14.0 46.6
2012 663 47.5 13.9 45.2
2013 726 47.1 15.3 48.2
2014 717 45.4 15.7 47.3
2015 694 48.0 14.4 47.7
2016 751 50.0 15.0 47.4
2017 464 38.0 12.2 51.3
2018 442 36.7 12.0 53.4
2019 436 38.0 11.4 46.8
2020 409 38.6 10.5 47.9
2021 411 37.0 11.0 41.6
2022 412 32.7 12.5 41
2023 414 30.4 13.5 59.4

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 104th of 845 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)87.885.1
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)72.469.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)73.371.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)61.254.9
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)87.388.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)71.468.2
 3.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)63.473.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)62.652.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)74.472.5
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Mankato Public School District)60.662
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)80.870
 10.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Mankato Public School District)72.270.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)43.640.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mankato Public School District)50.148.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436414
 5%
African American4976
 55.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic4154
 31.7%
Pacific Islander02
White312237
 24%
Two or More Races2838
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%59.4%
 12.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Franklin Elementary ranks 139th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 57% White, 18% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Winds Middle School
High : Mankato East Senior 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 Minnesota Department of Education.

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