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Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Liberty, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 87 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 30th out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year to a low of 393rd out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This volatility suggests that the school's performance has been inconsistent, with periods of strong academic achievement followed by periods of relative decline. The school has also struggled to consistently support the academic achievement of its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student population, with the school's ranking for this group ranging from 105th out of 887 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 476th out of 625 schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, Franklin Elementary has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% in 2023-2024 to 27.9% in 2022-2023, which are significantly higher than the state average.

Academically, Franklin Elementary's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the Liberty 53 district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 47.1%, compared to 50.2% for the district and 40.8% for the state of Missouri. When compared to other elementary schools in the Liberty 53 district, Franklin Elementary generally performs below the top-performing schools, such as Shoal Creek Elementary and Epic Elementary, which consistently rank among the top schools in the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 201 W Mill
       Liberty, MO  64068-2339

(816) 736-5440

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,714 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle School
High:    Liberty North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Liberty 53 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $12,714, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 393rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 87th of 386 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 84.20 89th 1074 91.7%
2007 80.15 121st 1080 88.8%
2008 85.15 76th 1084 93.0%
2009 93.58 23rd 1053 97.8%
2010 95.10 10th 1066 99.1%
2011 94.57 13th 1088 98.8%
2012 93.05 14th 1085 98.7%
2013 89.94 44th 1108 96.0%
2014 89.93 47th 1089 95.7%
2015 75.61 220th 1058 79.2%
2016 79.37 158th 865 81.7%
2017 83.25 122nd 1032 88.2%
2018 86.74 94th 1045 91.0%
2019 78.26 171st 1052 83.7%
2021 93.94 30th 901 96.7%
2022 76.50 185th 908 79.6%
2023 58.15 372nd 898 58.6%
2024 55.45 393rd 906 56.6%
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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 77.52 105th 887 88.2%
2019 64.34 231st 907 74.5%
2024 29.09 476th 625 23.8%
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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 82.78 109th 898 87.9%
2019 76.75 163rd 917 82.2%
2021 94.10 21st 691 97.0%
2022 78.62 128th 675 81.0%
2023 50.36 322nd 673 52.2%
2024 63.46 224th 668 66.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 23, 2017

Open Quote This is the best school in the district. The teachers and office staff are amazing! Close Quote


by a teacher on FaceBook
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Open Quote As a former teacher at Franklin, I can honestly say that you will not find a better group of educators in the state. They have been working together towards the same goals for a long time and are all on the same page. They have one goal... to make your child a life long learner! Close Quote



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 290 290
1992 268 26 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1993 232 32 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 234 30 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 230 30 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 230 30 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 222 34 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 216 37 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 224 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 204 21 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 199 24 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 197 19 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 197 19 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 218 26 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 215 33 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 217 30 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2007 221 28 4 15 6 n/a n/a 0 274
2008 233 24 8 14 6 n/a n/a 0 285
2009 232 17 9 18 8 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 236 13 7 14 8 n/a n/a 0 278
2011 246 17 8 9 7 1 3 0 291
2012 248 19 10 10 6 0 11 0 304
2013 244 26 10 18 4 0 18 0 320
2014 254 34 8 22 3 0 16 0 337
2015 250 33 4 21 2 0 25 0 335
2016 226 30 2 23 1 0 25 0 307
2017 219 16 3 22 1 1 21 0 283
2018 228 17 1 22 1 0 22 0 291
2019 223 11 1 26 0 0 23 0 284
2020 218 12 1 27 0 0 24 0 282
2021 200 13 1 26 0 0 24 0 264
2022 198 15 0 33 2 0 23 0 271
2023 184 13 0 25 2 0 21 0 245

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 290 16.9 17.1 19.3
1992 305 16.9 18.0 19.7
1993 271 17.0 15.9 21.8
1994 274 15.9 17.2 21.2
1995 261 17.9 14.6 40.2
1996 261 17.9 14.6 40.2
1997 261 17.1 15.3 36
1998 258 16.4 15.7 24.8
1999 243 16.5 14.7 32.9
2000 230 16.0 14.4 30
2001 235 16.1 14.6 18.7
2002 225 16.1 14.0 22.2
2003 225 16.1 14.0 22.2
2004 254 15.7 16.2 32.7
2005 261 17.0 15.4 42.1
2006 265 17.5 15.1 37.7
2007 274 16.4 16.7 42
2008 285 17.8 16.0 41.8
2009 284 17.8 15.9 35.6
2010 278 17.7 15.6 34.5
2011 291 18.8 15.4 35.4
2012 304 19.3 15.7 34.2
2013 320 19.2 16.5 45.3
2014 337 20.3 16.5 45.4
2015 335 21.0 15.9 42.4
2016 307 21.0 14.6 37.1
2017 283 21.0 13.4 37.1
2018 291 20.2 14.3 29.2
2019 284 18.2 15.5 29.6
2020 282 19.1 14.7 30.9
2021 264 21.0 12.5 33
2022 271 19.7 13.7 29.9
2023 245 17.1 14.2 38

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 290 16.9 17.1 19.3
1992 305 16.9 18.0 19.7
1993 271 17.0 15.9 21.8
1994 274 15.9 17.2 21.2
1995 261 17.9 14.6 40.2
1996 261 17.9 14.6 40.2
1997 261 17.1 15.3 36
1998 258 16.4 15.7 24.8
1999 243 16.5 14.7 32.9
2000 230 16.0 14.4 30
2001 235 16.1 14.6 18.7
2002 225 16.1 14.0 22.2
2003 225 16.1 14.0 22.2
2004 254 15.7 16.2 32.7
2005 261 17.0 15.4 42.1
2006 265 17.5 15.1 37.7
2007 274 16.4 16.7 42
2008 285 17.8 16.0 41.8
2009 284 17.8 15.9 35.6
2010 278 17.7 15.6 34.5
2011 291 18.8 15.4 35.4
2012 304 19.3 15.7 34.2
2013 320 19.2 16.5 45.3
2014 337 20.3 16.5 45.4
2015 335 21.0 15.9 42.4
2016 307 21.0 14.6 37.1
2017 283 21.0 13.4 37.1
2018 291 20.2 14.3 29.2
2019 284 18.2 15.5 29.6
2020 282 19.1 14.7 30.9
2021 264 21.0 12.5 33
2022 271 19.7 13.7 29.9
2023 245 17.1 14.2 38

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 $355 (3.3%) $10,549 (96.7%) $10,904
2020 $354 (3.1%) $10,981 (96.9%) $11,335
2021 $538 (4.3%) $11,842 (95.7%) $12,379
2022 $390 (3.1%) $12,323 (96.9%) $12,714

Data source: Missouri 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
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 372nd of 898 Elementary schools
 25.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)64.125.5
 38.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)53.242.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)74.438.3
 36.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)62.549.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)5047.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)57.354
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)61.547.8
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)63.656.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)60.345.7
 14.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)48.151.1
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)51.750
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Liberty 53)5648.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)6254.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)64.556.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students284245
 13.7%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2625
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White223184
 17.5%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.6%38%
 8.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Liberty North High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Franklin Elementary ranks 393rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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