Franklin Elementary

Academics in a Positive Environment

“They are the reason we go the extra mile.”


Welcome to Franklin Elementary

Located in central Bakersfield, Franklin Elementary School is a mixture of the past and future. The school serves a diverse economic and ethnic population of students in kindergarten through grade six. Visitors enter the school doors to find a vibrant school community of staff, parents, students, and community members working collaboratively to provide optimal learning opportunities for all students.

Mission

To provide a firm foundation upon which students can grow academically, socially, and personally to become productive members of today’s diverse and increasingly technological society. With parents and community support, we strive to nurture, challenge, and encourage all students to achieve their maximum potential. Our motto is Learning Together- Reading, Responsibility, and Accountability.

“ Teamwork is the ability to work together towards a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”
          - Andrew Carnegie

Franklin Elementary Finalist for NCUST Award

Franklin Elementary is one of 20 schools in the United states to be named a finalist for the NCUST 2008 National Excellence in Urban Education Award.  On January 28th a team of representatives from NCUST visited Franklin Elementary.  During the first week in March the award winners will be announced.  Log on to www.ncust.org for more information about this award.  Congratulations Franklin Falcons!

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After School Program - Our free after school program runs from 3:00 - 5:45.

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