Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 217. The school is part of the Cape Girardeau 63 school district, which is ranked 248 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (48.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have a majority white student population. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2022-2023, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the district average of 34.3% and the state average of 41.1%. Additionally, Franklin Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.83% to 98.88% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Franklin Elementary has the highest spending per student among the schools analyzed, with $14,096 spent per student in the 2021-2022 school year, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance does not reflect these advantages. In contrast, nearby schools such as Alma Schrader Elementary and Blanchard Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This highlights the stark contrast in educational opportunities and resources available to students in the same district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1550 Themis
       Cape Girardeau, MO  63701-5320


(573) 335-5456

District: Cape Girardeau 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
696th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,096 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Junior High
    Central Middle
High:    Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.4%
White:
26.7%
Two or more races:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.21. (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 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. Student population at Franklin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.4%), White (26.7%), two or more races (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.4% 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 7.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $14,096, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 696th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cape Girardeau 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Girardeau 63 248th of 376 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.20 974th 1074 9.3%
2007 37.31 777th 1080 28.1%
2008 42.91 701st 1084 35.3%
2009 39.48 733rd 1053 30.4%
2010 33.77 806th 1066 24.4%
2011 36.84 789th 1088 27.5%
2012 10.63 1009th 1085 7.0%
2013 22.38 953rd 1108 14.0%
2014 16.41 973rd 1089 10.7%
2015 13.32 959th 1058 9.4%
2016 25.81 693rd 865 19.9%
2017 32.76 747th 1032 27.6%
2018 12.14 944th 1045 9.7%
2019 13.41 947th 1052 10.0%
2021 39.24 571st 901 36.6%
2022 31.05 640th 908 29.5%
2023 26.21 696th 898 22.5%
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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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.15 822nd 887 7.3%
2019 26.35 761st 907 16.1%
2021 72.01 91st 574 84.1%
2022 61.78 147th 532 72.4%
2023 50.22 277th 611 54.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.12 59th 185 68.1%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.48 617th 898 31.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 413 413
1992 345 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 349 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 340 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 298 62 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 298 62 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 308 75 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 320 70 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 287 85 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2000 203 47 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2001 213 92 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 156 55 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 156 55 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 145 67 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 138 73 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 120 81 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 114 87 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 116 101 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 115 138 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2010 96 150 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 101 166 3 7 0 0 8 0 285
2012 98 173 1 16 0 0 18 0 306
2013 99 164 1 19 0 0 42 0 325
2014 146 155 5 13 0 0 35 0 354
2015 122 148 5 19 0 0 36 0 330
2016 95 126 6 29 0 0 36 0 292
2017 107 102 8 26 0 0 45 0 288
2018 85 114 3 34 0 0 49 0 285
2019 62 150 5 35 0 0 51 0 303
2020 68 129 5 31 0 0 52 0 285
2021 67 125 3 25 0 0 37 0 257
2022 79 116 2 28 0 0 43 0 268
2023 58 105 2 22 0 0 30 0 217

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
1991 413 24.5 16.8 n/a
1992 417 24.6 16.9 29
1993 421 23.2 18.1 26.6
1994 399 22.7 17.6 32.8
1995 365 23.6 15.5 40.5
1996 365 23.6 15.5 40.5
1997 386 22.6 17.1 42.7
1998 391 23.5 16.6 37.1
1999 376 25.5 14.7 47.3
2000 253 24.5 10.3 42.3
2001 311 23.8 13.1 51.8
2002 225 19.2 11.7 62.7
2003 225 19.2 11.7 62.7
2004 220 19.1 11.5 72.7
2005 222 19.3 11.5 69.4
2006 213 19.3 11.0 86.9
2007 214 18.3 11.7 76.6
2008 223 21.6 10.3 87
2009 260 21.7 11.9 81.2
2010 253 25.1 10.0 83.4
2011 285 22.5 12.6 87.7
2012 306 24.6 12.3 91.5
2013 325 28.3 11.4 81.2
2014 354 28.6 12.3 90.1
2015 330 29.0 11.3 86.1
2016 292 29.0 10.0 90.4
2017 288 26.2 10.9 86.1
2018 285 27.7 10.2 88.4
2019 303 26.7 11.3 99
2020 285 30.0 9.4 98.9
2021 257 26.3 9.7 98.8
2022 268 28.7 9.3 98.9
2023 217 28.4 7.6 1.4

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
1991 413 24.5 16.8 n/a
1992 417 24.6 16.9 29
1993 421 23.2 18.1 26.6
1994 399 22.7 17.6 32.8
1995 365 23.6 15.5 40.5
1996 365 23.6 15.5 40.5
1997 386 22.6 17.1 42.7
1998 391 23.5 16.6 37.1
1999 376 25.5 14.7 47.3
2000 253 24.5 10.3 42.3
2001 311 23.8 13.1 51.8
2002 225 19.2 11.7 62.7
2003 225 19.2 11.7 62.7
2004 220 19.1 11.5 72.7
2005 222 19.3 11.5 69.4
2006 213 19.3 11.0 86.9
2007 214 18.3 11.7 76.6
2008 223 21.6 10.3 87
2009 260 21.7 11.9 81.2
2010 253 25.1 10.0 83.4
2011 285 22.5 12.6 87.7
2012 306 24.6 12.3 91.5
2013 325 28.3 11.4 81.2
2014 354 28.6 12.3 90.1
2015 330 29.0 11.3 86.1
2016 292 29.0 10.0 90.4
2017 288 26.2 10.9 86.1
2018 285 27.7 10.2 88.4
2019 303 26.7 11.3 99
2020 285 30.0 9.4 98.9
2021 257 26.3 9.7 98.8
2022 268 28.7 9.3 98.9
2023 217 28.4 7.6 1.4

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (8.5%) $9,440 (91.5%) $10,314
2020 $959 (8.7%) $10,005 (91.2%) $10,965
2021 $1,501 (11.4%) $11,628 (88.6%) $13,130
2022 $1,497 (10.6%) $12,599 (89.4%) $14,096

Data source: Missouri 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 947th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 898 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)23.425
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)43.434.3
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)34.19.6
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cape Girardeau 63)48.739.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)16.637.5
 20.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)36.131.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)31.240
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Girardeau 63)44.538.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students303217
 28.4%
African American150105
 30%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic3522
 37.1%
Pacific Islander00
White6258
 6.5%
Two or More Races5130
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%1.4%
 97.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary

Students at Franklin Elementary are 48% African American, 27% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Junior High
Middle : Central Middle
High : Central High

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Franklin Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Missouri elementary schools.


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

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