School overview
At a glance
Reported students
356
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
33.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Franklin Elementary: 356 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Manitowoc. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Manitowoc School District. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.7%). English learners represent 16% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Franklin Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.7 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.6%
- Hispanic19.7%
- Black4.5%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Manitowoc School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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344 reported students
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336 reported students
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257 reported students
Monroe Elementary
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232 reported students
Madison Elementary
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202 reported students
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