Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, serving 562 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools in the Rochester Public School District.

While Franklin Elementary's racial diversity is a strength, the school's academic performance lags behind nearby schools and the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science were 40%, 33.6%, and 32.93%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students ranking 121 out of 249 Minnesota elementary schools in Math proficiency, while its White students ranked 602 out of 730 schools.

Franklin Elementary's challenges may be partly attributed to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Jefferson Elementary, Washington District-Wide Elementary, and Lincoln K-8 District-Wide School, which have lower percentages of students from low-income families and higher academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1801 9th Ave SE
       Rochester, MN  55904-8888


(507) 328-3300

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,056 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willow Creek Middle
High:    Mayo Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.1%
Hispanic:
27.9%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks worse than 75.1% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Franklin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), Hispanic (27.9%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.9% 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 13.8, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $15,056, which is the 3rd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 662nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205th 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 27.34 559th 674 17.1%
2004 47.36 430th 676 36.4%
2005 49.19 430th 685 37.2%
2006 45.87 516th 756 31.7%
2007 51.99 455th 777 41.4%
2008 54.35 430th 781 44.9%
2009 48.34 274th 434 36.9%
2010 62.52 338th 803 57.9%
2011 49.23 517th 814 36.5%
2012 40.82 610th 820 25.6%
2013 25.67 680th 824 17.5%
2014 30.46 655th 826 20.7%
2015 25.49 688th 840 18.1%
2016 23.69 704th 848 17.0%
2017 20.41 719th 853 15.7%
2018 19.24 715th 847 15.6%
2019 22.26 714th 870 17.9%
2021 23.91 680th 869 21.7%
2022 27.20 664th 858 22.6%
2024 28.69 662nd 881 24.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.43 73rd 81 9.9%
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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
2018 18.54 239th 242 1.2%
2019 41.40 127th 239 46.9%
2021 35.31 118th 175 32.6%
2022 41.20 144th 256 43.8%
2024 47.59 134th 303 55.8%
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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 20.14 387th 463 16.4%
2019 15.41 468th 515 9.1%
2021 15.97 381st 417 8.6%
2022 19.27 441st 500 11.8%
2024 38.64 365th 572 36.2%
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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 20.77 634th 728 12.9%
2019 29.99 574th 740 22.4%
2021 34.23 493rd 683 27.8%
2022 34.66 455th 663 31.4%
2024 34.68 561st 793 29.3%
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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 21.55 652nd 774 15.8%
2019 28.50 618th 787 21.5%
2021 21.97 640th 783 18.3%
2022 23.70 632nd 799 20.9%
2024 29.57 609th 809 24.7%
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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 18.36 665th 779 14.6%
2019 17.55 687th 798 13.9%
2021 25.01 619th 784 21.0%
2022 30.45 616th 808 23.8%
2024 27.15 645th 826 21.9%
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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
2018 30.01 201st 266 24.4%
2019 42.40 170th 283 39.9%
2021 43.76 125th 227 44.9%
2022 39.63 177th 282 37.2%
2024 44.45 166th 310 46.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.25 192nd 220 12.7%
2019 41.21 133rd 219 39.3%
2021 46.90 81st 153 47.1%
2022 46.50 107th 209 48.8%
2024 47.69 121st 249 51.4%
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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 26.34 610th 712 14.3%
2019 17.76 664th 722 8.0%
2021 15.50 669th 710 5.8%
2022 20.69 643rd 725 11.3%
2024 26.23 602nd 730 17.5%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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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
1994 496 12 64 15 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 379 19 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 379 19 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 416 42 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 318 26 25 26 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 335 41 27 18 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2000 313 48 24 15 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 296 52 28 24 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 290 79 41 45 5 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 290 79 41 45 5 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 332 71 36 39 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 334 71 34 58 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 322 58 43 73 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 339 73 31 96 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2008 326 78 42 108 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2009 349 73 43 102 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2010 383 99 43 114 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 385 72 38 109 3 0 19 0 626
2012 380 67 38 126 5 1 30 0 647
2013 354 68 36 118 8 0 41 0 625
2014 378 80 38 128 3 0 46 0 673
2015 354 75 37 129 3 2 48 0 648
2016 322 127 33 147 2 1 37 0 669
2017 279 153 22 144 3 1 28 0 630
2018 286 170 35 146 3 1 36 0 677
2019 284 166 34 132 2 0 49 0 667
2020 268 129 30 133 3 0 52 0 615
2021 235 119 26 123 2 1 41 0 547
2022 219 127 29 122 3 2 42 0 544
2023 203 103 38 157 1 1 59 0 562

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
1994 588 38.3 15.4 22.4
1995 442 35.2 12.6 20.4
1996 442 35.2 12.6 20.4
1997 507 38.1 13.3 21.7
1998 396 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 422 40.4 10.4 21.6
2000 403 29.6 13.6 30
2001 403 30.1 13.4 31.5
2002 460 27.7 16.6 40.7
2003 460 27.7 16.6 40.7
2004 480 31.8 15.1 40.8
2005 498 33.4 14.9 44
2006 498 34.5 14.4 40.6
2007 539 39.0 13.8 46.4
2008 554 39.8 13.9 50.2
2009 567 38.8 14.6 50.1
2010 641 41.1 15.5 51
2011 626 45.4 13.7 51.1
2012 647 43.3 14.9 55.6
2013 625 39.4 15.8 56.3
2014 673 46.6 14.4 57.5
2015 648 46.0 14.0 57.9
2016 669 51.0 13.1 66.1
2017 630 50.9 12.3 62.5
2018 677 47.5 14.2 65.9
2019 667 50.6 13.1 64
2020 615 47.5 12.9 59.3
2021 547 40.7 13.4 57
2022 544 41.4 13.1 59.6
2023 562 40.4 13.8 66.9

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
1994 588 38.3 15.4 22.4
1995 442 35.2 12.6 20.4
1996 442 35.2 12.6 20.4
1997 507 38.1 13.3 21.7
1998 396 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 422 40.4 10.4 21.6
2000 403 29.6 13.6 30
2001 403 30.1 13.4 31.5
2002 460 27.7 16.6 40.7
2003 460 27.7 16.6 40.7
2004 480 31.8 15.1 40.8
2005 498 33.4 14.9 44
2006 498 34.5 14.4 40.6
2007 539 39.0 13.8 46.4
2008 554 39.8 13.9 50.2
2009 567 38.8 14.6 50.1
2010 641 41.1 15.5 51
2011 626 45.4 13.7 51.1
2012 647 43.3 14.9 55.6
2013 625 39.4 15.8 56.3
2014 673 46.6 14.4 57.5
2015 648 46.0 14.0 57.9
2016 669 51.0 13.1 66.1
2017 630 50.9 12.3 62.5
2018 677 47.5 14.2 65.9
2019 667 50.6 13.1 64
2020 615 47.5 12.9 59.3
2021 547 40.7 13.4 57
2022 544 41.4 13.1 59.6
2023 562 40.4 13.8 66.9

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 $15,056

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin 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
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 714th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 664th of 858 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)52.254.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)64.556
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659
 6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)40.743.2
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)54.947.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.648.1
 6.5%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)46.240.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)61.852.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.956.4
 7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)32.524
 8.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)52.448.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.449.6
 5.8%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)34.827.2
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5243.1
 9%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)50.441.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)62.359.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.859.4
 6.4%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)29.828.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)44.946.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.950
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667562
 15.7%
African American166103
 38%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3438
 11.8%
Hispanic132157
 18.9%
Pacific Islander01
White284203
 28.5%
Two or More Races4959
 20.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%66.9%
 2.9%


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Franklin Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willow Creek Middle
High : Mayo Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 36% White, 28% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian.


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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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