Franklin Elementary School

4481 Copeland Avenue

School District

San Diego Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 16, 2023

I have 2 kids at Franklin and we couldn’t be happier. The school has state of the art new classrooms, exceptional teachers, and an amazing new principal. We have a great new school counselor, engaging STEAM program, and involved families. My kids want to go to school and want to do well.
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2023

love this school! It's a true neighborhood school, with local students from ethnically and economically diverse backgrounds. the teachers are fantastic, and work tirelessly to challenge and push the students here. outstanding school.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2021

Horrible school. Little to no real instruction, and children caring for other children because the teachers could care less. So glad I pulled my daughter out.
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2020

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Franklin. It is a great neighborhood school. I have had two children go through and they have excelled a lot at Franklin. I willmiss it! The teachers have so much experience and love for their students. Principal Roy-Wood is amazing. She has high standards for all students and she truly cares about the success and well-being of the students and everyone. She is the most dedicated leader and it shows. The principal is open to feedback from families. What makes Franklin is special the staff because they really care about students, it is not just a job, it is a calling. It is a passion and you can see and feel it from the principal to every single teacher. The PTA [Parent Teacher Association] is so welcoming to everyone and encourages school spirit and hosts special night events. The PTA brings special assemblies and programs to Franklin that celebrating diversity which is so important to Franklin. All of these things make Franklin a family.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2018

My child is having an amazing experience at Franklin. She is cared for, and her teachers are helping her grow both academically and emotionally.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2018

My child has loved his experience in 3rd grade this year! I hope he gets the same kind of instruction every year. Thank you, Franklin!
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2018

The school good but just the teacher so mean and not nice always yellll
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2018

Our son has had a great experience at Franklin during K and 1st grade. The teachers are kind, compassionate, motivated and positive. The principal is very approachable, committed to improvement and a pivotal figure in transforming the school. We have turned down acceptance to multiple charter schools, private school and even our neighborhood school to attend Franklin. We would love to see more after-school opportunities and field trips added. Overall it has charisma, a supportive community within the Kensington Neighborhood and will continue to improve. We love Franklin and look forward to it's overall rating climbing in the near future.
Submitted by other on January 21, 2018

I am consistently impressed by the leadership, classroom instruction and committment of Franklin parents. This is an absolute gem of a neighborhood School!
Submitted by parent on November 27, 2017

We love this school so much! I couldn't ask for a better environment for our child to be in. We have been to both Franklin and a charter school. Franklin is far superior to anything else that I have seen. They really do provide a personalized learning experience for each child there. There is a club for everything and tons of projects that the students work on. We just love our little school!
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2017

My two boys love this school and so do I. My goal was to find a school similar to the elementary school I went and now I found it! The staff and principal are amazing. There are plenty of after school programs available. The students are overall very friendly. They come from diverse backgrounds and all seem to get along very well. I'm so glad we chose Franklin!
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2016

We're so happy that we chose Franklin! There's a lot of enthusiasm from the staff who have been working like crazy on their STEAM curriculum. The grounds are clean and safe (it's a closed campus that you have to ring a doorbell to get into during school hours) with two gardens that the kids work on during the year. This place is FULL of joy. If you're on the fence, don't be! Come and be a part of something really special.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2015

Our oldest son is completing kindergarten at Franklin and we are very happy with the experience. All of the teachers we’ve met are warm and kind, and the STEAM curriculum is fantastic. The STEAM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) are equally instructed in entertaining, thought-provoking ways that make our son eager to go to school every day. And it’s not just STEAM. When he started kinder he couldn’t recognize any sight words; now he is reading above grade level and regularly reads to his younger brother (who can’t wait to join big brother at Franklin). He’s also learning all of these things through the lens of being a good world citizen, to have compassion for the people around him and to work with others to find solutions to problems. It is a collaborative, challenging, fun way to learn.The environment at Franklin is very welcoming and friendly. The kids are greeted by name by teachers and staff, and parents are frequently invited to the school to learn more about the curriculum. We were very impressed by the school’s “Family Thursday” program, in which parents were invited monthly to their children’s classrooms to see the lessons in action. It is wonderful that we not only know what/how our son is being taught, but that we’ve had the chance to get to know some of his classmates. We also loved all of the community-building events, like the Winter Program, STEAM Experience Open House and marching with Franklin in the Kensington Holiday at Home Memorial Day parade. Franklin is a small school with huge potential. We recommend it.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2015

My oldest son started in Kindergarten at Franklin last school year. He has loved this school from day one! The staff is wonderful and very dedicated. Ms. Shanks is an amazing kindergarten teacher and really sets the bar so that children are prepared for first grade. Mrs. Pina, a first grade teacher is also fantastic. She is great with the kids and really knows how to bring out their individual strengths. The school always offers opportunities for family members to get involved in their children's education. Being a PTA member, it's very exciting to see children enjoying school and participating in events in which families can be a part of. My younger son cannot wait to start at Franklin in a couple of years!
Submitted by other on April 28, 2014

Benjamin Franklin, San Diego, Ca. I attended from 1957 through 1960, and I have fond memories.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2013

Part of a group of Kensington Preschool parents committed to supporting our local elementary school. We look forward to our child attending Franklin this fall!
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2012

I am so happy to hear that Franklin Elementary is now a dual track school! Now that students can go directly to Patrick Henry High School without having to worry about applying and being accepted through the Choice program, we will be sending our children to Franklin. I love that they will be going to our neighborhood school.
Submitted by other on August 05, 2012

The School Board has approved a dual track for Franklin graduates, meaning that students can opt to enter Lewis Middle School and then Patrick Henry High School as well as the traditional track. The API scores have been revised upward to 831, so these three schools (Franklin, Lewis and Henry) have 10 out of 10 similar school rankings. The new Principal brings a lot of experience, knowledge and ideas, and there are many new programs. The school garden has received a $2000 Whole Foods grant and the school is partnering with the Copley Y for many in-school and after school programs, including swim lessons. This school is a great one for all K-5 students!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2012

We just moved into the neighborhood and we are excited to send our children to Franklin next year. The Principal was very kind and our children just adored him right from the start. We are excited about the smaller class sizes, Weekly Art classes and after school programs that they will offer next year!
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2012

Some teachers in this school should be re-evaluated. Students should be awarded based on their academic performance and not on mere teacher's choice. Academic performance is where the competition is and it is what the student hopes for to be recognized. How can you award a student who just attend class and do not excel on anything? The criteria to award students is on the school manual and yet it is not being observed. It is a waste of talent for a student to attend this kind of school!