At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462
Franklin School: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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
- 261
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Franklin School
Franklin School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Stratford. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Stratford School District. NCES reports 246 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and Black (35.8%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Franklin School
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.2 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 0.2 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
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.3%
- Hispanic48.8%
- Black35.8%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Stratford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chapel School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
290 reported students
Wilcoxson School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
318 reported students
Lordship School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
154 reported students
Nichols School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
418 reported students
Eli Whitney School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
462 reported students
Johnson House Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
537 reported students
Public schools near Franklin School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School Elementary · Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 162 | 0.7 mi |
| Nichols School Elementary · Stratford School District | KG–06 | 418 | 0.7 mi |
| Edison School Elementary · Bridgeport School District | PK–06 | 181 | 0.9 mi |
| Johnson House Elementary School Elementary · Stratford School District | KG–06 | 537 | 1 mi |
| Six-Six Magnet School Elementary · Cooperative Educational Services | PK–08 | 441 | 1.1 mi |
| Multicultural Magnet School Elementary · Bridgeport School District | KG–08 | 436 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin School
What grades does Franklin School serve?
Franklin School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Stratford School District.
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 261 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 246 students and 20.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stratford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61% 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 School in?
Franklin School is part of Stratford School District, based in Stratford, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hall School (0.7 mi), Nichols School (0.7 mi), Edison School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.