Opened in 1927, Franklin Elementary School provides a variety of academic and extracurricular options for students in kindergarten through grade four. The school has an enrollment of more than 200 students. It offers classes in language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art and physical education. The school maintains a staff of over 20 teachers, as well as a speech and language pathologist, and psychologist. Franklin Elementary School provides lunch options for children. The school provides health care, transportation and counseling services. It maintains a library that stocks books and reference materials. The school is located in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Franklin Elementary School is governed by Cape Girardeau Public Schools, which provides a range of educational and athletic programs for elementary, middle and high school students.