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Franklin Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 521 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 14, 2011

I'm Howard Davis, and My Fiance, Crystal Crouse, are so proud of our Children, Brooke and Kaytlyn's progress from Franklin Elementary Teachers, Principal, and all of the assistants, volunteers, and the complete staff. You have now helped so much, that even Brooke is an A-B Honer Roll, and Kaytlyn has improved more than Mom and I ever thought possible. Thank You All For Your Hard Work And Dedication, You Have Give Us A Great Outlook On Our Children's Futures, And We Truly Want To Give You Our Greatest Gratitude, Many Many Thanks, To You All, Howard, Crystal, Brooke, and Kaytlyn Davis. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR JOURNEYS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

Franklin is the Best school in Mount Airy because it has teachers and staff that totally love the kids that go there. They are always willing to do whatever it takes to help the kids succeed in whatever they are doing. The extra time is given to the children that go to this school that they need to be a little bit better than they were the year before. Every student at this school is just as special as the next and no of them are treated any different because of who they may be or not be. The love and affection that kids need is also here. If it is a word of encouragement or just a hug that a child needs to make the day a little less stressful then they know that there is a teacher at this school willing to give it out. If your child doesn't go to Franklin and they need a school that will be all about them, then Franklin is totally there to help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

The faculty and staff put the kids first and always want what is best for the students. The classes have lots of creative, engaging, challenging, and motivating learning activities. Parents and volunteers are welcomed intot the school and the students are safe at all times.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

It is a place where the teachers truly love and care for the children and want to make a positive difference on their lives every single day.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 13, 2010

Why I like Franklin is it is a great school with teachers who care. Also my father and my siblings all attended this school. It has a lot of history.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

The staff is good to the students and the teachers teach them well. It makes a difference when your child is excited about getting up and going to school the next morning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2009

I have two children whom attened school at Eranklin. One is in eirst garde the other in kindergarten I love this school my girls have really progressed since bering in this school they love to go also the teachers are wonderfull and really know what they are teaching!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2008

My son just finished 6 years at Franklin and has begun Middle School. Based on the course work thus far he appears to be very well prepared for higher learning and has a very positive attitude toward school. I attribute his success thus far to the dedication shown by the principal and staff at Franklin Elementary School. I rate them a '10'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2008

franklin elementary is a great school. i give them 5 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students>95%
Female95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities89%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency>95%
Proficient in English95%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English80%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial80%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities73%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiency93%
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracial60%
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities60%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English86%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students94%
Female91%
Male>95%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities92%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities75%
Non-disabled students91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students94%
Female88%
Male>95%
Black86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 54%
Hispanic 15% 11%
Black 12% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 65%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • NC School of Distinction (2007)
  • NC School of Progress (2006)
  • NC School of Distinction (2005)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 2;40pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Eric RIggs
Fax number
  • (336) 786-2835

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
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Phone: (336) 786-2459

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