Overview

Needham Elementary School is a public school in Franklin, IN, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 6 elementary schools in Franklin Community School Corp.
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School Rating

Needham Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Indiana with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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12 Reviews
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Neighborhood

1399 Upper Shelbyville Road
Franklin, IN 46131
School leader: Mr Dylan Purlee
(317) 738-5780
(317) 738-5787
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