Tuition and Value
An Education is Forever
An Elmwood Franklin School education is an investment in your child and his or her future. Our preschool through eighth grade configuration allows us to focus on the unique needs of children ages 3-14.
All-Inclusive Tuition
The Elmwood Franklin tuition is a graduated fee structure that is all inclusive. This means there are no additional charges for technology, books and supplies, computers and science labs, outdoor education, local special events and field trips, individual and class pictures, and professional-quality yearbooks. Nutritious lunches and snacks are also included in the tuition.
Why Tuition Is What It Is
We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty who are experts in the developmental needs of the children they teach. Teachers are selected for their knowledge of a subject and their ability to teach it.
We are committed to supporting our educational program with extensive resources and well-maintained, well-equipped facilities.
We are committed to enhancing each student’s learning experience with in-class and out-of-class activities as well as extracurricular offerings including athletics and the arts.
We are committed to keeping class sizes small and providing a safe environment in which your child can explore ideas and feelings, and the guidance that ensures your child won’t get lost while exploring.
We are committed to serving your needs as a parent, providing services to make your life a little less complicated. These services include options for early arrival and extended day child care.
We are committed to offering an enriched program that includes:
Affordability Options
Elmwood Franklin School is committed to enrolling bright and eager students who will actively participate in our accelerated, enriched academic program, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or socioeconomic status. No family should refrain from applying to EFS solely because of financial considerations. Within the limits of the school’s financial resources, EFS seeks to assist those families with demonstrated financial needs. Tuition assistance recipients represent a cross-section of our student body and the community in which we live. While no student receives full tuition assistance, EFS remains committed to providing financial help to families of qualified students who otherwise could not attend our school.
An Elmwood Franklin School education is an investment in your child and his or her future. Our preschool through eighth grade configuration allows us to focus on the unique needs of children ages 3-14.
All-Inclusive Tuition
The Elmwood Franklin tuition is a graduated fee structure that is all inclusive. This means there are no additional charges for technology, books and supplies, computers and science labs, outdoor education, local special events and field trips, individual and class pictures, and professional-quality yearbooks. Nutritious lunches and snacks are also included in the tuition.
Why Tuition Is What It Is
We are committed to attracting and retaining outstanding faculty who are experts in the developmental needs of the children they teach. Teachers are selected for their knowledge of a subject and their ability to teach it.
We are committed to supporting our educational program with extensive resources and well-maintained, well-equipped facilities.
We are committed to enhancing each student’s learning experience with in-class and out-of-class activities as well as extracurricular offerings including athletics and the arts.
We are committed to keeping class sizes small and providing a safe environment in which your child can explore ideas and feelings, and the guidance that ensures your child won’t get lost while exploring.
We are committed to serving your needs as a parent, providing services to make your life a little less complicated. These services include options for early arrival and extended day child care.
We are committed to offering an enriched program that includes:
- a rigorous academic curriculum
- character education and service learning
- three foreign language options starting in kindergarten
- robotics and coding instruction starting in first grade
- 18 interscholastic teams of five different sports
- band or chorus instruction starting in fourth grade
- overnight outdoor education trips
- gym and recess every day
- frequent field trips
Affordability Options
Elmwood Franklin School is committed to enrolling bright and eager students who will actively participate in our accelerated, enriched academic program, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or socioeconomic status. No family should refrain from applying to EFS solely because of financial considerations. Within the limits of the school’s financial resources, EFS seeks to assist those families with demonstrated financial needs. Tuition assistance recipients represent a cross-section of our student body and the community in which we live. While no student receives full tuition assistance, EFS remains committed to providing financial help to families of qualified students who otherwise could not attend our school.
How to Apply for
Tuition Assistance
Elmwood Franklin School uses School and Student Services (SSS) to process financial aid applications. SSS is a service of the National Association of Independent Schools. Based on the financial information you provide, SSS gives us an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses. This helps us make fair and objective financial aid decisions.
Download the How to Apply for Tuition Assistance flyer.
To complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS):
Note: Your PFS, 2022 federal income tax return, and W-2 statements must be submitted to SSS. Computations based on the PFS may be adjusted to reflect figures shown on your 2022 tax return.
Financial aid funds are limited and are awarded on a funds-available basis. It is imperative that families apply for financial aid in a timely manner.
For questions about our tuition assistance program, please contact Stephanie Katzman at at 877-5035 or [email protected].
Download the How to Apply for Tuition Assistance flyer.
To complete the Parents' Financial Statement (PFS):
- Go to https://sssandtadsfa.force.com/familyportal.
- Create your Family Portal account with your e-mail address and a password. If you applied for financial aid last year, log into the Family Portal as a Returning Family using the same username and password.
- Complete a PFS for Academic Year 2024-25. You can log out of the portal at any time, then return later to complete it. You only have to complete one PFS even if you have several children applying to our school.
- Our school code is 2980.
- Once all PFS sections are complete with green check marks, the “Submit & Pay” button activates. Follow the prompts to the payment screen. The $60 fee is nonrefundable.
- After you pay for and submit your PFS, the next steps will require you to upload required documents by their deadlines as part of your application process.
- If you have questions with the online PFS, contact SSS Parent Support at (800) 344-8328 or [email protected].
Note: Your PFS, 2022 federal income tax return, and W-2 statements must be submitted to SSS. Computations based on the PFS may be adjusted to reflect figures shown on your 2022 tax return.
Financial aid funds are limited and are awarded on a funds-available basis. It is imperative that families apply for financial aid in a timely manner.
For questions about our tuition assistance program, please contact Stephanie Katzman at at 877-5035 or [email protected].
Families interested in Elmwood Franklin School may be eligible to receive tuition assistance from the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund. The BISON Fund is a privately funded tuition assistance program for economically eligible families with children entering grades K-8.
More information including eligibility guidelines and how to apply, please visit the BISON website. If you are currently receiving a BISON Scholarship do not re-apply, but rather fill out the requalification form yearly.
With a maximum award of $2,100, this provides an additional opportunity along with our tuition assistance program for families who desire a private, independent school education for their children but may be unable to afford it. Contact the BISON Fund directly if you have any questions regarding this scholarship.
More information including eligibility guidelines and how to apply, please visit the BISON website. If you are currently receiving a BISON Scholarship do not re-apply, but rather fill out the requalification form yearly.
With a maximum award of $2,100, this provides an additional opportunity along with our tuition assistance program for families who desire a private, independent school education for their children but may be unable to afford it. Contact the BISON Fund directly if you have any questions regarding this scholarship.