Franklin Elementary School serves 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Port Arthur Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
787 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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