Franklin Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 · Milwaukee School District
#1066 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin
#50096 of 50,301 nationally
About Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is a public elementary located in Milwaukee, in the Milwaukee School District school district of Wisconsin, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 311 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 6.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1066th of 1,069 ranked elementary schools in Wisconsin. Its strongest component is students per teacher (20th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 311.
There are 164 schools in Milwaukee; Franklin Elementary ranks 150th of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)6%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Franklin Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 6%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Franklin Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Andrew S Douglas Middle
Milwaukee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
106 students · 729 m away
Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
608 students · 841 m away
Keefe Avenue Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students · 866 m away
Auer Avenue Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
151 students · 942 m away
King International
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students · 1.1 km away
Barbee Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
289 students · 1.5 km away
Clemens Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 1.7 km away
LaFollette Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
216 students · 1.7 km away
Hopkins Lloyd Community School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
143 students · 1.8 km away
Jackson Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
206 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wisconsin with a comparable Enrollment.
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311 students
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311 students
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311 students
Cedar Grove-Belgium Elementary
Cedar Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
310 students
Lincoln Elementary
Cudahy · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Nicolet Elementary Community School
Green Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary a good school?
Franklin Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 6.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1066 of 1,069 in Wisconsin. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Franklin Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary ranks #1066 of 1,069 elementary schools in Wisconsin and #50096 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary had 311 students in 2025.
Is Franklin Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Franklin Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Franklin Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Franklin Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.