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Franklin Elementary

5401 Dorcey Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1180 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Elk Grove
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Franklin Elementary

5401 Dorcey Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1180 of 7047 in California

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About Franklin Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 61% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
894
Total Students
$108867
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 14.54%
Asian 40.38%
Hispanic 23.38%
Black 9.51%
Two+ Races 10.51%
Native Am. 0%
White
14.54%
Asian
40.38%
Hispanic
23.38%
Black
9.51%
Two+ Races
10.51%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 894
47.76%
427 Female
52.24%
467 Male

Student Population

894 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Franklin Elementary Contact Information

Address

5401 Dorcey Dr., Elk Grove, CA, 95757

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Phone

(916) 684-6518

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Website

egusd.net

TOP 1180 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Franklin Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Franklin Elementary 2026-27 enrollment for incoming TK and Kindergarten students officially launches on January 20, 2026. Franklin Elementary will begin the mandatory K-2 reading difficulty screenings on February 10, 2026, for students currently in session. Franklin Elementary parents can access the preview of the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education curriculum through the district website this January.

FAQ

Q1. Does Franklin Elementary have a traditional school calendar or a year-round track system for its students?

Ans. This school has a traditional academic calendar, which is different from many other elementary schools in the district that have year-round tracks.

Q2. What makes the history of the Franklin Elementary school site different from that of other newer schools in the Elk Grove area?

Ans. This school was built in 1859 and is one of the oldest and most important places to learn in the area.

Q3. Does Franklin Elementary School offer a special focus on agriculture or local farming as part of its extra-curricular activities for students?

Ans. To honor the history of the surrounding rural community, the school includes parts of local agricultural history in its lessons.

Q4. Because Franklin Elementary is where it is, are there special safety rules for dropping off and picking up students?

Ans. During busy transition times, parents must stay in their cars and follow a designated traffic loop to keep students safe.

Q5. Does Franklin Elementary have a spring carnival where students and their families can play games and do things that help the community?

Ans. The school puts on a big spring carnival with games, food, and prizes to bring families and the community together.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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