Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 394 students in grades PK-5 and part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).

Franklin Elementary consistently outperforms the SAISD and Texas state averages on STAAR assessments, with its 5th-grade students scoring significantly higher in Reading and Mathematics compared to their district and state peers. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students also excel, ranking among the top 373 out of 3,556 Texas elementary schools for ELL performance. Additionally, Franklin Elementary's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students perform much better than their counterparts in the district and state, ranking 1,308 out of 4,521 Texas elementary schools for low-SES student achievement.

While nearby schools like Agnes Cotton Academy and Wilson Elementary outperform Franklin Elementary in some areas, Franklin still stands out as a high-performing school that has shown steady improvement over time, moving from a 3,458 statewide ranking in 2017-2018 to 1,961 in 2023-2024. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the school's predominantly Hispanic student population and high percentages of ELL and low-SES students, which are often associated with lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1915 W Olmos Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78201-3999


(210) 738-9790

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1961st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,922 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Whittier Middle
High:    Edison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
White:
2.4%
American Indian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.3%), White (2.4%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% 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 16. 39 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary is $11,922. 46 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 1961st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:


San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.98 1967th 3465 43.2%
2005 30.48 2849th 3475 18.0%
2006 50.46 2033rd 3476 41.5%
2007 57.76 1813th 3724 51.3%
2008 36.97 2812th 3768 25.4%
2009 32.68 3082nd 3884 20.6%
2010 23.53 3509th 3937 10.9%
2011 42.08 2839th 4095 30.7%
2012 45.45 2558th 4206 39.2%
2013 59.32 1764th 4221 58.2%
2014 49.44 2365th 4260 44.5%
2015 40.48 2825th 4320 34.6%
2016 30.97 3241st 4286 24.4%
2017 36.90 2720th 4329 37.2%
2018 25.93 3458th 4359 20.7%
2019 34.44 3066th 4479 31.5%
2021 28.88 3237th 4578 29.3%
2022 52.11 2033rd 4581 55.6%
2023 50.36 2159th 4647 53.5%
2024 53.17 1961st 4675 58.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.26 1002nd 3226 68.9%
2019 84.44 205th 3333 93.8%
2021 50.73 1433rd 3446 58.4%
2022 81.40 333rd 3487 90.5%
2023 80.61 373rd 3556 89.5%
2024 55.37 1374th 3638 62.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.15 2713th 3558 23.7%
2019 31.38 2739th 3684 25.7%
2021 23.04 3320th 3799 12.6%
2022 32.90 2814th 3952 28.8%
2023 34.23 2787th 4086 31.8%
2024 29.10 3314th 4261 22.2%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.21 2838th 4264 33.4%
2019 47.49 2242nd 4309 48.0%
2021 38.52 2827th 4451 36.5%
2022 60.71 1438th 4477 67.9%
2023 63.26 1308th 4521 71.1%
2024 64.39 1231st 4560 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 3328th 4306 22.7%
2019 27.75 3462nd 4348 20.4%
2021 32.05 3062nd 4499 31.9%
2022 50.97 2094th 4561 54.1%
2023 54.96 1853rd 4588 59.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.36 2566th 3006 14.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 3330th 4240 21.5%
2019 39.95 2677th 4295 37.7%
2021 23.49 3818th 4331 11.8%
2022 47.98 2240th 4461 49.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.62 3520th 4319 18.5%
2019 42.79 2468th 4357 43.4%
2021 29.15 3246th 4498 27.8%
2022 50.43 2148th 4563 52.9%
2023 44.74 2472nd 4585 46.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 3103rd 4168 25.6%
2019 42.97 2441st 4188 41.7%
2021 35.59 2876th 4329 33.6%
2022 58.34 1561st 4376 64.3%
2023 58.24 1576th 4401 64.2%
2024 60.86 1401st 4431 68.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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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 58 8 1 457 n/a n/a n/a 0 524
1989 46 7 0 446 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 39 7 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1991 40 9 1 419 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 37 8 2 435 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 33 5 1 453 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 39 3 1 463 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 43 5 1 471 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 43 5 1 471 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 27 4 1 523 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 28 3 2 519 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1999 23 1 3 527 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 27 4 3 467 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 18 5 4 489 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 11 5 4 468 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 11 5 4 468 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 15 7 4 506 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 10 6 2 528 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 13 5 2 519 3 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 12 5 0 539 3 n/a n/a 0 559
2008 14 3 1 535 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 17 3 2 504 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 15 3 1 492 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2011 9 1 1 474 0 0 1 0 486
2012 14 0 0 466 0 0 1 0 481
2013 13 2 0 513 0 0 1 0 529
2014 19 1 0 481 0 0 1 0 502
2015 13 4 0 517 0 0 1 0 535
2016 10 2 0 487 0 0 0 0 499
2017 5 2 0 464 0 0 1 0 472
2018 7 8 0 457 0 0 1 0 473
2019 10 6 0 440 1 0 1 0 458
2020 7 4 0 435 0 0 2 0 448
2021 6 2 0 389 0 0 0 0 397
2022 6 1 0 362 1 0 0 0 370
2023 7 0 0 384 3 0 0 0 394
2024 9 0 0 360 1 0 0 0 370

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 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a n/a
1990 529 29.0 18.2 n/a
1991 469 29.0 16.1 n/a
1992 482 29.0 16.6 78.4
1993 492 28.0 17.6 92.9
1994 506 29.0 17.4 86.4
1995 522 27.8 18.8 90.2
1996 522 27.8 18.8 90.2
1997 556 32.0 17.4 92.3
1998 552 32.7 16.9 67.8
1999 555 32.1 17.3 58.9
2000 501 31.5 15.9 47.5
2001 516 31.0 16.6 32.2
2002 488 30.6 15.9 7.6
2003 488 30.6 15.9 7.6
2004 533 30.0 17.8 3.6
2005 547 29.0 18.9 0.4
2006 542 30.0 18.1 0.2
2007 559 32.0 17.5 0.2
2008 555 32.5 17.1 64.5
2009 528 33.0 16.0 64.8
2010 512 30.8 16.5 60.2
2011 486 31.0 15.6 44.7
2012 481 29.6 16.2 35.1
2013 529 29.6 17.8 95.5
2014 502 28.6 17.5 95.6
2015 535 29.0 18.4 94.4
2016 499 31.0 16.0 92
2017 472 29.0 16.2 91.1
2018 473 31.0 15.2 91.5
2019 458 28.0 16.3 92.8
2020 448 27.9 16.0 94.4
2021 397 28.3 13.9 94.2
2022 370 26.1 14.1 94.1
2023 394 24.5 16.0 92.1
2024 370 23.0 16.0 94.3

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 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a n/a
1990 529 29.0 18.2 n/a
1991 469 29.0 16.1 n/a
1992 482 29.0 16.6 78.4
1993 492 28.0 17.6 92.9
1994 506 29.0 17.4 86.4
1995 522 27.8 18.8 90.2
1996 522 27.8 18.8 90.2
1997 556 32.0 17.4 92.3
1998 552 32.7 16.9 67.8
1999 555 32.1 17.3 58.9
2000 501 31.5 15.9 47.5
2001 516 31.0 16.6 32.2
2002 488 30.6 15.9 7.6
2003 488 30.6 15.9 7.6
2004 533 30.0 17.8 3.6
2005 547 29.0 18.9 0.4
2006 542 30.0 18.1 0.2
2007 559 32.0 17.5 0.2
2008 555 32.5 17.1 64.5
2009 528 33.0 16.0 64.8
2010 512 30.8 16.5 60.2
2011 486 31.0 15.6 44.7
2012 481 29.6 16.2 35.1
2013 529 29.6 17.8 95.5
2014 502 28.6 17.5 95.6
2015 535 29.0 18.4 94.4
2016 499 31.0 16.0 92
2017 472 29.0 16.2 91.1
2018 473 31.0 15.2 91.5
2019 458 28.0 16.3 92.8
2020 448 27.9 16.0 94.4
2021 397 28.3 13.9 94.2
2022 370 26.1 14.1 94.1
2023 394 24.5 16.0 92.1
2024 370 23.0 16.0 94.3

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 $1,830 (17.8%) $8,427 (82.2%) $10,257
2020 $2,134 (18.9%) $9,163 (81.1%) $11,297
2021 $2,067 (17.3%) $9,855 (82.7%) $11,922

Data source: Texas 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 3066th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2159th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)3741
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)3922
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)5536
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)6522
 43%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)3044
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)3626
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)2435
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)3329
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)4463
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Elementary)5158
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)4043
 3%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Franklin Elementary)4345
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3232
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)1711
 6%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))56
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458394
 14%
African American60
 100%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic440384
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White107
 30%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%92.1%
 0.7%


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Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whittier Middle
High : Edison High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 370 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Students at Franklin Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Franklin Elementary ranks 1961st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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 Texas Education Agency.

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