Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin School's student population of 291 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
64%
20%
Black
7%
1%
White
13%
71%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin School's ranking?
Franklin School is ranked #924 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
291 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Franklin School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin School located?
Franklin School is located in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Poplar Grove.
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