Franklin Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 456 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Spokane School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic achievement across core subjects.

Franklin Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in the Spokane School District and across Washington state in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.86% of Franklin students were proficient or better in SBAC/ELA, compared to 48.46% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic success of its diverse student population, ranking in the top 15% for male students, top 4% for multi-racial students, and top 13% for special education students. However, the school's performance for white students and low socioeconomic status students, while still above average, is an area for potential improvement.

Franklin Elementary's consistent high performance, strong subgroup equity, and demographic diversity set it apart from nearby schools like Hamblen Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, and Roosevelt Elementary. The school's success provides valuable insights that could inform best practices and strategies for other schools in the Spokane School District and beyond.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2627 E 17Th Ave
       Spokane, WA  99223-5100


(509) 354-2620

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
338th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,631 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chase Middle School
High:    Ferris High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Two or more races:
11.8%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Elementary ranks better than 71.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), two or more races (11.8%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 12.9. 20 elementary schools in the Spokane 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 $17,631. 22 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary 338th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.89 265th 1026 74.2%
2005 82.05 138th 1031 86.6%
2006 46.27 597th 1051 43.2%
2007 68.32 306th 1069 71.4%
2008 71.02 274th 1067 74.3%
2009 66.47 337th 1072 68.6%
2010 65.55 336th 1088 69.1%
2011 63.52 390th 1092 64.3%
2012 65.56 376th 1097 65.7%
2013 63.62 407th 1106 63.2%
2015 77.82 211th 1067 80.2%
2016 75.20 251st 1053 76.2%
2017 68.14 331st 1056 68.7%
2018 71.75 294th 1054 72.1%
2019 74.75 273rd 1130 75.8%
2021 77.01 235th 1107 78.8%
2022 75.46 271st 1169 76.8%
2023 78.30 241st 1169 79.4%
2024 68.11 338th 1168 71.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.52 37th 252 85.3%
2024 59.59 65th 188 65.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 178th 637 72.1%
2019 84.31 49th 566 91.3%
2021 57.48 61st 158 61.4%
2022 62.54 120th 478 74.9%
2023 78.18 38th 308 87.7%
2024 54.46 133rd 339 60.8%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.86 161st 835 80.7%
2019 72.65 167th 979 82.9%
2021 83.93 62nd 854 92.7%
2022 77.41 117th 1019 88.5%
2023 80.42 120th 1013 88.2%
2024 59.70 376th 1024 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.68 275th 1004 72.6%
2019 80.08 186th 1068 82.6%
2021 77.07 199th 1008 80.3%
2022 66.12 338th 1100 69.3%
2023 68.07 313th 1094 71.4%
2024 68.04 312th 1093 71.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 305th 999 69.5%
2019 69.75 310th 1075 71.2%
2021 74.69 244th 1025 76.2%
2022 82.25 182nd 1113 83.6%
2023 84.04 158th 1099 85.6%
2024 67.50 330th 1099 70.0%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.02 270th 833 67.6%
2019 77.23 217th 1027 78.9%
2021 77.74 177th 943 81.2%
2022 75.26 236th 1031 77.1%
2023 75.32 241st 1011 76.2%
2024 65.10 340th 1009 66.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Open Quote This is the worst school I have ever dealt with. Teachers were uneducated, staff lacked simple knowledge on how to enrich children's minds. Conformity is the standard and not individualism. I would NEVER recommend this school to anyone. 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
1988 266 24 8 3 6 n/a n/a 0 307
1989 259 33 6 3 8 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 292 33 6 6 8 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 309 35 7 8 8 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 356 31 13 9 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 361 32 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 338 36 11 9 7 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 299 21 11 7 14 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 299 21 11 7 14 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 288 17 6 7 14 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 313 26 5 7 10 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 305 34 10 8 10 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 291 36 9 7 17 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 295 30 9 2 8 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 285 23 13 7 12 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 285 23 13 7 12 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 299 25 11 11 17 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 267 30 9 8 13 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 256 18 9 8 8 n/a n/a 6 305
2007 271 17 12 8 6 n/a n/a 21 335
2008 262 18 12 11 4 n/a n/a 27 334
2009 278 11 18 13 5 n/a n/a 25 350
2010 258 7 14 19 5 n/a n/a 42 345
2011 312 7 11 12 6 4 26 0 378
2012 268 4 8 31 5 0 50 0 366
2013 262 8 16 28 4 2 50 0 370
2014 244 5 18 38 3 2 57 0 367
2015 273 7 16 46 2 0 59 0 403
2016 268 6 14 44 3 0 59 0 394
2017 275 5 23 42 5 0 64 0 414
2018 300 13 20 31 3 1 64 0 432
2019 295 10 20 39 1 1 70 1 437
2020 317 13 22 47 2 1 61 0 463
2021 308 12 19 41 1 1 63 0 445
2022 302 9 17 39 0 3 59 0 429
2023 328 11 19 39 0 4 54 1 456

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 307 15.0 20.4 0
1989 309 13.0 23.7 n/a
1990 345 15.0 23.0 0
1991 367 15.0 24.4 n/a
1992 411 16.9 24.3 n/a
1993 413 19.0 21.7 n/a
1994 401 18.0 22.3 n/a
1995 352 15.0 23.5 n/a
1996 352 15.0 23.5 n/a
1997 332 15.5 21.4 n/a
1998 361 15.5 23.3 n/a
1999 367 16.3 22.5 n/a
2000 360 16.5 21.8 n/a
2001 344 18.5 18.6 n/a
2002 340 18.0 18.9 51.5
2003 340 18.0 18.9 51.5
2004 363 18.0 20.2 49.9
2005 327 17.5 18.7 51.4
2006 305 15.0 20.3 61.5
2007 335 16.1 20.8 47.8
2008 334 16.0 20.9 43
2009 350 16.0 21.9 42.2
2010 345 15.1 22.7 50.8
2011 378 16.2 23.3 41.3
2012 366 15.2 24.0 45.1
2013 370 17.2 21.4 47.8
2014 367 n/a n/a 48.8
2015 403 24.0 16.7 48.4
2016 394 23.0 17.1 47.7
2017 414 24.8 16.6 47.1
2018 432 26.5 16.2 45.8
2019 437 27.1 16.1 44.6
2020 463 28.2 16.4 47.9
2021 445 27.9 15.9 43.8
2022 429 31.0 13.8 45.2
2023 456 35.3 12.9 52.2

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 307 15.0 20.4 0
1989 309 13.0 23.7 n/a
1990 345 15.0 23.0 0
1991 367 15.0 24.4 n/a
1992 411 16.9 24.3 n/a
1993 413 19.0 21.7 n/a
1994 401 18.0 22.3 n/a
1995 352 15.0 23.5 n/a
1996 352 15.0 23.5 n/a
1997 332 15.5 21.4 n/a
1998 361 15.5 23.3 n/a
1999 367 16.3 22.5 n/a
2000 360 16.5 21.8 n/a
2001 344 18.5 18.6 n/a
2002 340 18.0 18.9 51.5
2003 340 18.0 18.9 51.5
2004 363 18.0 20.2 49.9
2005 327 17.5 18.7 51.4
2006 305 15.0 20.3 61.5
2007 335 16.1 20.8 47.8
2008 334 16.0 20.9 43
2009 350 16.0 21.9 42.2
2010 345 15.1 22.7 50.8
2011 378 16.2 23.3 41.3
2012 366 15.2 24.0 45.1
2013 370 17.2 21.4 47.8
2014 367 n/a n/a 48.8
2015 403 24.0 16.7 48.4
2016 394 23.0 17.1 47.7
2017 414 24.8 16.6 47.1
2018 432 26.5 16.2 45.8
2019 437 27.1 16.1 44.6
2020 463 28.2 16.4 47.9
2021 445 27.9 15.9 43.8
2022 429 31.0 13.8 45.2
2023 456 35.3 12.9 52.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Franklin Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.9%0.0%3.0%1.5%93.9%93.9%93.9%89.4%92.4%93.9%
201780.9%2.9%7.4%4.4%8.8%86.8%88.2%85.3%86.8%88.2%88.2%
201888.7%0.0%0.0%6.5%4.8%93.6%98.4%95.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%
201984.6%0.0%3.1%3.1%7.7%92.3%92.3%87.7%89.2%93.9%92.3%
202089.6%3.9%2.6%1.3%2.6%93.5%94.8%96.1%90.9%94.8%96.1%96.1%96.1%94.8%
202186.4%5.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.2%91.5%93.2%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%
202288.0%5.3%0.0%0.0%2.7%90.7%92.0%94.7%90.7%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
202384.9%0.0%0.0%3.0%0.0%90.9%87.9%93.9%89.4%87.9%89.4%89.4%89.4%87.9%
202488.5%6.6%0.0%1.6%1.6%88.5%88.5%90.2%91.8%88.5%91.8%91.8%91.8%88.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Franklin Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201893.4%0.0%3.3%0.0%4.9%98.4%98.4%93.4%96.7%96.7%98.4%
201992.2%0.0%2.0%0.0%5.9%96.1%94.1%94.1%96.1%96.1%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Franklin Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.2%0.7%2.6%5.4%94.9%94.9%92.3%94.7%95.6%94.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $685 (4.4%) $14,839 (95.6%) $15,524
2020 $456 (4.0%) $10,945 (96.0%) $11,401
2021 $289 (1.8%) $15,615 (98.2%) $15,904
2022 $1,163 (6.6%) $16,468 (93.4%) $17,631

Data source: Washington 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 273rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)62.562.5
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)64.169.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)66.263.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)67.763.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)80.780
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)79.360.7
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary)61.481.8
 20.4%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)76.957.1
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.143.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary)4934.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.833.4
 14.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary)7166.1
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Franklin Elementary)65.658.1
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary)61.481.8
 20.4%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437456
 4.3%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2019
 5%
Hispanic3939
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White295328
 11.2%
Two or More Races7054
 22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%52.2%
 7.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary

Students at Franklin Elementary are 72% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Franklin Elementary.

Franklin Elementary ranks 338th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Franklin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chase Middle School
High : Ferris High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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