Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School

About Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School

Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is a Pre-K–6th-grade elementary school in Mesa, Arizona. The school has an enrollment of 768 scholars, with 83% math proficiency and 84% reading proficiency. Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is an academically exceptional school with a positive school climate. The demographics of the school community comprise approximately 30% minority students, 54% girls, 46% boys, and 19% economically disadvantaged students. Franklin at Brimhall Elementary is staffed with 41 full-time teachers and one counselor, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1. Franklin at Brimhall is also identified as a top elementary school in Arizona (#8 in the state and #2 in the Mesa Unified District). The Franklin at Brimhall Elementary community provides desirable housing options, with an average home value of approximately $454,328, and homes ranging from $300,000 to over $600,000. The community is a great place for families looking for high-quality schools in a family-centered neighborhood. This school is one of the excellent elementary schools in Arizona. In 2024, Franklin Accelerated at Brimhall was rated by U.S. World News as the No. 8 elementary school in the state of Arizona.

Contact Information

Address

4949 E SOUTHERN AVE MESA AZ 85206

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Phone

(480) 472-2600

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Website

https://www.mpsaz.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%

Reading 84%

State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 84% in Reading.

39

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

768

Total Students

$65980

Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School

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School Ratings

Ranked

8

of 196 in Arizona

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.5%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic 21.2%

Black 2%

Two+ Races 4%

Native Am. 1%

White

69.5%

Asian

2.1%

Hispanic

21.2%

Black

2%

Two+ Races

4%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 768

54.3%

417 Female

45.7%

351 Male

Student Population

768 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

768 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Mesa Public Schools held a budget meeting on September 24, 2025, regarding funds and operations. Franklin at Brimhall held the Firebird Glow Run school fundraiser as a fifteen-day fundraiser beginning on September 16, 2025, and ending on October 2, 2025. This fundraiser raised $25,000 to enhance the campus.

FAQ

Q:Is there accelerated instruction available at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School?

A: Advanced courses are offered by Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School.

Q: Does Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School offer music and art classes?

A: Both are available at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School.

Q:Is there a library at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School?

A: A library is available at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School.

Q:Are Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School after-school programs open to students?

A: Extracurricular activities are offered at Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School.

Q:Does Franklin teach reading strategies at Brimhall Elementary School?

A: The Spalding Method is used by Franklin at Brimhall Elementary School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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