D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Franklin Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1509 N 5th St, Wausau, WI 54403
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
191
Students
enrolled
9.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%37%reading -13 pts, math -21 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian15%25%reading -27 pts, math -29 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1509 N 5th St
City Wausau
ZIP Code 54403
District 5515900
NCES School ID 551590002048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54403

Understanding the community around Franklin Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,515
Per Capita Income $38,793
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,200
Median Rent $894
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.7%
Asian 20.9%
Hispanic/Latino 14.7%
Two or More Races 13.1%
Black 2.1%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 191
Teachers (FTE) 19.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 191 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary serve?
Franklin Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Elementary receive per student?
Franklin Elementary receives $16,097 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Elementary in 54403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,382
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,139
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
32.8%

Other Schools in 54403

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026