Peirce
West Newton, MA
Grades K to 5 · 249 students
Public school
Franklin
West Newton, Massachusetts · Grades K to 5 · Newton
Public school
About Franklin
Located in West Newton, Massachusetts, Franklin is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 320 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 9.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (32.4 teachers in all). It is one of 21 schools in Newton School District. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Middlesex County. There are 119 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 125 Derby Street, West Newton, MA 02465 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (617) 559-9500 |
| School district | Newton |
| Grades | K to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 320 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 32.4 |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, small, Middlesex County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250861001366). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Franklin serve?
Franklin serves kindergarten through grade 5.
How many students attend Franklin?
Franklin reported 320 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin?
About 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 320 students and 32.4 teachers in federal data.
Is Franklin a public or charter school?
Franklin is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Franklin in?
Franklin is part of Newton School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/newton-school-district/
Where is Franklin located?
Franklin is at 125 Derby Street, West Newton, MA 02465. The phone number is (617) 559-9500.
How many other schools are near Franklin?
There are 119 other schools within 5 miles of Franklin in our directory.
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