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Franklin School of Innovation

1315 HORSESHOE DR PUEBLO CO 81001

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 45 of 239 in Colorado

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About Franklin School of Innovation

Franklin School of Innovation, located at 1315 Horseshoe Drive in Pueblo, Colorado, is a K–5 public elementary school within Pueblo School District 60. As an Innovation School, it blends a Gifted & Talented program with Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum to foster rigorous, inquiry-based, and creative learning. With approximately 317 students and a student–teacher ratio of around 15:1, Franklin supports personalized instruction and deep engagement. The school emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, leadership, and meaningful community connections. Franklin’s mission is to cultivate critical thinkers and ethical leaders through high-quality, collaborative learning experiences. Committed educators and diverse learners participate in a dynamic environment grounded in creativity, academic rigor, and readiness for lifelong success.

Contact Information

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1315 HORSESHOE DR PUEBLO CO 81001

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Phone

(719) 549-7540

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
338
Total Students
$66131
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Franklin School of Innovation

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: 7:45 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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 24%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 71.3%
Black 1.9%
Two+ Races 1.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
24%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
71.3%
Black
1.9%
Two+ Races
1.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 338
54%
183 Female
46%
155 Male

Student Population

338 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

350 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

In May 2025, Pueblo School District 60 earned national recognition as a Gold Ribbon School District in Service-Learning, awarded by Youth Service America,Franklin Elementary, as part of the district, contributed to this honor with student-led community service initiatives.

FAQ

Q1. What is Franklin’s enrollment and student–teacher ratio?

Ans. The school enrolls approximately 317 students, with a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1.

Q2. How do students perform academically?

Ans. About 22% of students are proficient in math, and 27% in reading, according to state test scores.

Q3. What specialized programs does Franklin offer?

Ans. Franklin features a Gifted & Talented program and a Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum, enhancing innovation and critical thinking.

Q4. How does Franklin support social and emotional growth?

Ans. The district promotes mental health and well-being support through programs like RethinkED, which are implemented in schools including Franklin.

Q5. Who is the current principal, and how does the school communicate with families?

Ans. The principal is Dana DiTomaso-Junkman, and communication includes regular newsletters, social media updates, and community engagement tools.

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

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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
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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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