Franklin Elementary School Oakland (2026 List)

About Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary, part of the Oakland Unified School District, takes care of kids from kindergarten up to 5th grade. Around 500 to 540 students go to the school amd there's about one teacher for every 20 students, which helps keep classes structured and consistent. Franklin has a dual-language program, teaching in both Spanish and English. It seems like about 40-45% of people are good at reading, and for math, that number drops a bit to around 35-40%. The students come from such a wide range of backgrounds and have an even split of guys and girls, roughly 50% male and 50% female.

Teachers and families really team up to help kids be curious, strong, and proud of where they come from. The school has some cool extras, too, like after-school choir and events that bring the community together. It's a nice way of strengthening school-family connections. Homes in neighborhoods nearby usually go for around $700,000 to $1.2 million, meaning lots of families can stay involved over time. Franklin Elementary really sets kids up for life, focusing on two languages and making everyone feel like they belong. This school is the best school in California.

Contact Information

Address

915 FOOTHILL BLVD OAKLAND CA 94606

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Phone

(510) 879-2116

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Website

https://www.ousd.org/

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%

Reading 45%

State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

496

Total Students

$94501

Avg. Teacher Salary

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: 8:40 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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 2.4%

Asian 48.4%

Hispanic 27.4%

Black 10.9%

Two+ Races 10.1%

Native Am. 0%

White

2.4%

Asian

48.4%

Hispanic

27.4%

Black

10.9%

Two+ Races

10.1%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 496

45.8%

227 Female

54.2%

269 Male

Student Population

496 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Important Reminder for Returning Families

If your child currently attends Franklin and you wish to apply for Before- or After-School Programs for the 2026–27 year, you must submit a new application through Enrollwise this month, as previous year placements do not automatically carry over.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels does Franklin Elementary School serve?

Ans. The school provides education to students from transitional kindergarten to 5th grade.

Q2. What after-school programs are available at Franklin Elementary School?

Ans. Franklin Elementary School mentions after-school and community-based activities online.

Q3. How does Franklin Elementary School communicate with parents?

Ans. Franklin Elementary School uses school communications and family engagement practices combined within the Oakland Unified School District.

Q4. Does Franklin Elementary School provide support to students with learning differences?

Ans. Franklin Elementary School follows Oakland Unified School District support services, including Special Education.

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Q5. Is family involvement encouraged at Franklin Elementary School?

Ans. The School encourages family participation through school events and community activities.

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

ML

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

What Parents Say