Franklin Elementary

Franklin Elementary School is at 850 East Garden Avenue in South Redlands. It serves 492 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 28% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. This school has a friendly atmosphere where students, staff, and community members all work toward the same goals. There are clear academic expectations for each grade level. The way the campus is set up makes it easy for people to interact outside during breaks. Teachers use a variety of tools to help students learn in different ways. People in the area see the school as an important part of the community. The administration meets regularly to talk about the safety of the campus and the health of the students. Campus walkways are kept in good shape so that all students can use them. Shared spaces are used for monthly meetings to honor students' hard work. The price of homes in the area ranges from $580,000 to $890,000. Families often say nice things about how friendly and welcoming the administration is. A lot of parents say they feel like important partners in their child's education. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Franklin Elementary School was just named a Distinguished School in California for 2025. This is a huge honor that only 336 elementary schools in the state have received for having students who do very well in school. The principal, Dr. Acosta, said he was very proud of how hard the staff worked to help students feel like they belonged while also doing well in school. In early 2026, the school will also hold a lottery for families who live outside the district to enroll their children.

Q1. What are the rules for parking when dropping off students at Franklin Elementary School in the morning?

Ans. To keep traffic moving safely and quickly, parents should use the valet lane on Garden Avenue.

Q2. Does Franklin Elementary School have a program for students who arrive early to get a hot breakfast?

Ans. Every day at 7:15 AM, the cafeteria opens to serve healthy breakfast to all students before classes start.

Q3. How do the teachers at Franklin Elementary School handle birthday parties in the classroom?

Ans. The school asks for non-food items like stickers or pencils instead of sugary treats for birthdays to keep up its nutritional standards.

Q4. Is there a bilingual coordinator at Franklin Elementary School who can help Spanish-speaking families?

Ans. Some of the people who work in the front office speak both English and Spanish, which helps with translations and makes it easier for teachers and Spanish-speaking parents to talk to each other.

Q5. Does Franklin Elementary School put on a science or STEM fair for its students every year?

Ans. Students are encouraged to take part in the district-wide science fair every year to show off their creative projects and scientific discoveries.