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Franklin Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 276 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Tacoma School District, which is ranked 152 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of non-white students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.71%) and Math (27.72%) were significantly below the district and state. The school's performance on the 5th grade science assessment was also lower, at 35.29% proficiency. Despite these challenges, Franklin Elementary has shown some improvement in recent years, with its English Language Arts proficiency rate increasing from 40.98% in 2020-2021 to 44.55% in 2022-2023.

One potential factor contributing to Franklin Elementary's lower academic performance may be the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Downing Elementary (48.24%) and Jefferson Elementary (38.61%). Additionally, the higher per-student spending at Franklin Elementary ($24,069 in 2021-2022) compared to other nearby schools suggests the school is investing resources to address the needs of its student population, but more targeted interventions may be needed to improve student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1402 S Lawrence St
       Tacoma, WA  98405

(253) 571-1400

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
990th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,069 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mason Middle School
High:    Foss High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.1%
Two or more races:
21.0%
Hispanic:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 25th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Franklin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.1%), two or more races (21%), Hispanic (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% 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 School is 15.2, which is the 14th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $24,069, which is the 2nd highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary School 990th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.08 491st 1026 52.1%
2005 30.62 758th 1031 26.5%
2006 24.13 868th 1051 17.4%
2007 33.13 772nd 1069 27.8%
2008 28.97 820th 1067 23.1%
2009 14.82 971st 1072 9.4%
2010 28.66 847th 1088 22.2%
2011 22.74 923rd 1092 15.5%
2012 33.11 808th 1097 26.3%
2013 27.33 874th 1106 21.0%
2015 24.44 854th 1067 20.0%
2016 6.50 1015th 1053 3.6%
2017 38.25 669th 1056 36.6%
2018 28.93 775th 1054 26.5%
2019 18.81 944th 1130 16.5%
2021 30.96 739th 1107 33.2%
2022 33.48 776th 1169 33.6%
2023 38.09 718th 1169 38.6%
2024 18.62 990th 1168 15.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.73 605th 637 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.12 740th 979 24.4%
2021 43.27 457th 854 46.5%
2022 36.30 678th 1019 33.5%
2023 53.71 444th 1013 56.2%
2024 22.48 877th 1024 14.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 752nd 1004 25.1%
2019 31.33 786th 1068 26.4%
2021 30.77 679th 1008 32.6%
2022 37.24 685th 1100 37.7%
2023 32.02 750th 1094 31.4%
2024 6.90 1068th 1093 2.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.60 730th 999 26.9%
2019 18.38 914th 1075 15.0%
2021 30.78 696th 1025 32.1%
2022 28.72 808th 1113 27.4%
2023 36.42 688th 1099 37.4%
2024 16.39 972nd 1099 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.50 401st 540 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.28 689th 833 17.3%
2019 10.72 973rd 1027 5.3%
2022 56.89 421st 1031 59.2%
2023 23.26 840th 1011 16.9%
2024 13.08 948th 1009 6.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Franklin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 80 55 7 8 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 222 64 54 6 9 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 230 76 65 9 8 n/a n/a 0 388
1991 239 89 70 10 7 n/a n/a 0 415
1992 229 112 77 11 7 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 236 109 74 11 6 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 217 96 74 5 6 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 166 98 48 19 6 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 166 98 48 19 6 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 159 91 48 23 9 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 219 105 38 25 6 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 218 119 39 37 8 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 228 123 39 27 4 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 234 142 34 34 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 200 98 21 27 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 200 98 21 27 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 205 101 21 22 6 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 173 106 11 24 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 163 95 6 23 6 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 123 102 10 21 8 n/a n/a 0 264
2008 122 120 8 32 6 n/a n/a 0 288
2009 118 144 11 28 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 103 120 26 37 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2011 78 82 12 22 4 4 21 0 223
2012 101 78 10 35 4 7 35 0 270
2013 109 95 9 38 3 7 11 0 272
2014 90 79 8 46 2 5 27 0 257
2015 89 65 10 59 5 7 52 0 287
2016 89 56 9 71 2 1 57 0 285
2017 121 53 11 57 4 3 65 0 314
2018 119 43 9 65 4 3 63 0 306
2019 120 59 11 66 9 13 81 0 359
2020 111 55 9 58 7 12 79 0 331
2021 109 50 13 48 4 11 75 0 310
2022 93 44 5 43 4 12 61 0 262
2023 108 47 5 52 0 6 58 0 276

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 0
1989 355 19.0 18.6 n/a
1990 388 23.3 16.6 0
1991 415 23.5 17.6 n/a
1992 436 25.3 17.2 n/a
1993 436 25.3 17.2 n/a
1994 398 26.3 15.1 n/a
1995 337 21.9 15.4 n/a
1996 337 21.9 15.4 n/a
1997 330 21.6 15.3 n/a
1998 393 23.9 16.4 n/a
1999 421 24.5 17.2 n/a
2000 421 19.2 21.9 n/a
2001 446 25.5 17.5 n/a
2002 349 21.0 16.6 71.3
2003 349 21.0 16.6 71.3
2004 355 22.0 16.1 60.8
2005 318 21.5 14.8 60.1
2006 293 19.3 15.2 60.1
2007 264 17.3 15.3 65.5
2008 288 19.1 15.1 74.3
2009 304 19.1 15.9 66.1
2010 288 19.6 14.6 76.4
2011 223 18.6 11.9 64.6
2012 270 19.0 14.1 55.9
2013 272 19.0 14.2 73.9
2014 257 n/a n/a 74.7
2015 287 22.0 13.0 77.7
2016 285 21.0 13.5 80
2017 314 21.5 14.5 75.5
2018 306 21.2 14.3 75.2
2019 359 21.4 16.7 63.2
2020 331 22.7 14.5 74.3
2021 310 21.5 14.3 66.1
2022 262 18.0 14.5 40.5
2023 276 18.0 15.2 58.3

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 0
1989 355 19.0 18.6 n/a
1990 388 23.3 16.6 0
1991 415 23.5 17.6 n/a
1992 436 25.3 17.2 n/a
1993 436 25.3 17.2 n/a
1994 398 26.3 15.1 n/a
1995 337 21.9 15.4 n/a
1996 337 21.9 15.4 n/a
1997 330 21.6 15.3 n/a
1998 393 23.9 16.4 n/a
1999 421 24.5 17.2 n/a
2000 421 19.2 21.9 n/a
2001 446 25.5 17.5 n/a
2002 349 21.0 16.6 71.3
2003 349 21.0 16.6 71.3
2004 355 22.0 16.1 60.8
2005 318 21.5 14.8 60.1
2006 293 19.3 15.2 60.1
2007 264 17.3 15.3 65.5
2008 288 19.1 15.1 74.3
2009 304 19.1 15.9 66.1
2010 288 19.6 14.6 76.4
2011 223 18.6 11.9 64.6
2012 270 19.0 14.1 55.9
2013 272 19.0 14.2 73.9
2014 257 n/a n/a 74.7
2015 287 22.0 13.0 77.7
2016 285 21.0 13.5 80
2017 314 21.5 14.5 75.5
2018 306 21.2 14.3 75.2
2019 359 21.4 16.7 63.2
2020 331 22.7 14.5 74.3
2021 310 21.5 14.3 66.1
2022 262 18.0 14.5 40.5
2023 276 18.0 15.2 58.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Franklin Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201696.6%1.7%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%96.6%98.3%
201789.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.1%93.2%94.9%93.2%91.5%94.9%98.3%
201898.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%100.0%
201987.3%1.4%0.0%0.0%8.5%90.1%88.7%91.6%90.1%90.1%95.8%
202084.1%6.8%0.0%2.3%2.3%84.1%86.4%90.9%86.4%86.4%88.6%88.6%88.6%86.4%
202191.7%2.1%0.0%0.0%6.3%91.7%93.8%95.8%93.8%93.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%93.8%
202294.4%2.8%0.0%0.0%2.8%97.2%97.2%97.2%94.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
202380.6%0.0%0.0%8.3%0.0%88.9%86.1%94.4%88.9%86.1%94.4%94.4%94.4%86.1%
202492.9%4.8%0.0%0.0%2.4%92.9%92.9%95.2%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Franklin Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.7%0.0%2.7%97.0%96.7%97.7%97.0%97.0%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,452 (8.4%) $15,929 (91.6%) $17,381
2020 $1,767 (11.5%) $13,616 (88.5%) $15,383
2021 $1,693 (8.3%) $18,728 (91.7%) $20,421
2022 $2,658 (11.0%) $21,411 (89.0%) $24,069

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 944th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 718th of 1169 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)36.260.9
 24.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)36.260.9
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)44.436.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)19.416.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)5042.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)36.122.5
 13.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary School)41.747.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)42.944.6
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Franklin Elementary School)31.129.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary School)41.747.5
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   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 Students359276
 23.1%
African American5947
 20.3%
American Indian90
 100%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic6652
 21.2%
Pacific Islander136
 53.8%
White120108
 10%
Two or More Races8158
 28.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%58.3%
 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary School

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mason Middle School
High : Foss High School

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 39% White, 21% Two or more races, 19% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Washington elementary schools.


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