A−
Franklin Public School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Franklin.
Students
4,666
Schools
8
Spent per student
$13,885
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
22%
Debt
$37.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Franklin Public School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Wisconsin districts
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Spends 16% less per student than the WI average
- 15 students per teacher
- Debt of $37.1M, about $7,945 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Plain.
PK–KRiver Valley Early Learning CenterRiver Valley School District
1–4River Valley ElementaryRiver Valley School District
5–8River Valley MiddleRiver Valley School District
9–12River Valley HighRiver Valley School District
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)89%
State average 90.1%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$13,885 per student · 16% below WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 46%State 49%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
4,685’20
4,767’21
4,781’22
4,721’23
4,666’24
About steady.
Students
White 66%Asian 13%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 6%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
8 public schools.
Country Dale Elementary
A437 students15:1
Robinwood Elementary
A437 students15:1
Pleasant View Elementary
A422 students16:1
Southwood Glen Elementary
A370 students15:1
Ben Franklin Elementary
A308 students13:1
Forest Park Middle
A1,056 students14:1
Franklin High
A1,605 students16:1
Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
C−31 students21:1
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.