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Franklin Pierce School District

Washington · Public School District
15
Schools
7,425
Students
$21,076
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
66.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Franklin Pierce School District is a public school district in Washington serving 7,425 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,076 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brookdale ElementaryPK–05486
Central Avenue ElementaryKG–05379
Christensen ElementaryPK–05368
Collins ElementaryPK–05462
Elmhurst Elementary SchoolKG–05358
Harvard ElementaryKG–05408
James Sales ElementaryKG–05401
Midland ElementaryKG–05469
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Morris Ford Middle School06–08882
Perry G Keithley Middle School06–08787
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Franklin Pierce High School09–121,141
Gates Secondary School08–1286
Washington High School09–12997
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning CenterPK–PK201
Learning SupportPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,076+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
22%
State
64.5%
Local (property tax)
22.0%
Federal
13.5%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,425
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,076 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Franklin Pierce School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,425 students.
What is the graduation rate for Franklin Pierce School District?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Franklin Pierce School District spend per student?
Franklin Pierce School District spends $21,076 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Franklin Pierce School District?
66% of students in Franklin Pierce School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Franklin Pierce School District?
No, Franklin Pierce School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Franklin Pierce School District serve?
Franklin Pierce School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Franklin Pierce School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Franklin Pierce School District is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.