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Franklin Elementary School

1550 Themis
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1568 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
40%
25-29%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
49%
15%
White
29%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clippard Elementary School, Blanchard Elementary School, Alma Schrader Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
224 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Franklin Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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