Franklinton Elementary School in Franklinton, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Franklinton Elementary School is a rural public school in Franklinton, Louisiana that is part of Washington Parish School District. It serves 404 students in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.8:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 4 - 6

404 Students

24 Teachers

345 Jaquar Dr

Franklinton, LA 70438 View local requests

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Franklinton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bethany

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Franklinton Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Franklinton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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