There were 197 first grade students enrolled in Franklin Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 17.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
Winnsboro Elementary School welcomed the most first grade students in the parish.
Within Franklin Parish schools, the most students were found in second grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, Franklin Parish ranked 18th lowest in enrollment numbers, the same as the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 1st Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro Elementary School | 76 | 17.5% | 434 |
| Gilbert School | 37 | 10.1% | 365 |
| Crowville School | 33 | 7.8% | 423 |
| Baskin School | 27 | 9.1% | 297 |
| Fort Necessity School | 24 | 8.4% | 287 |



