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Franklin Public School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
8
Schools
4,781
Students
$14,459
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
17.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin Public School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 4,781 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,459 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ben Franklin ElementaryPK–05332
Country Dale ElementaryPK–05447
Pleasant View ElementaryPK–05450
Robinwood ElementaryPK–05465
Southwood Glen ElementaryPK–05413
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Forest Park Middle06–081,084
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin High09–121,571
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South09–1219
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,459Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
53%
State
39.4%
Local (property tax)
53.5%
Federal
7.2%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,781
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,781 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin Public School District?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin Public School District spend per student?
Franklin Public School District spends $14,459 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin Public School District?
18% of students in Franklin Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin Public School District?
No, Franklin Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin Public School District serve?
Franklin Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin Public School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.