At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Franklin Avenue Elementary: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 415
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
What the reported data says about Franklin Avenue Elementary
Franklin Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Los Angeles. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.9%) and multiracial (28.7%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Franklin Avenue Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.45
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black0.3%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial28.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Micheltorena Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
385 reported students
Open Charter Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–05
390 reported students
Bellingham Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
390 reported students
Canyon Charter Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Lorena Street Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Public schools near Franklin Avenue Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 428 | 0.5 mi |
| Lexington Avenue Primary Center Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–02 | 113 | 0.9 mi |
| Ivanhoe Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 1 mi |
| Lockwood Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 285 | 1.2 mi |
| Micheltorena Street Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 388 | 1.3 mi |
| Ramona Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 277 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Avenue Elementary
What grades does Franklin Avenue Elementary serve?
Franklin Avenue Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Franklin Avenue Elementary?
Franklin Avenue Elementary reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 415 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 387 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin Avenue Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin Avenue Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin Avenue Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Franklin Avenue Elementary in?
Franklin Avenue Elementary is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin Avenue Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet (0.5 mi), Lexington Avenue Primary Center (0.9 mi), Ivanhoe Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.