Franklin City

Franklin, Ohio — 7 schools

2,556
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$23,568
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin City operates 7 public schools serving 2,556 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,489 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,568 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.8% local, 32.8% state, and 18.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $93,297 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #155 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 990.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.1% White, 4.8% African American, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Franklin High School accounts for 27.2% of all Franklin City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Franklin City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Franklin City school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Franklin City school enrollment ranges from 212 students (lowest) to 676 students (highest), a spread of 464 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Franklin City student-counselor ratio is 991:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Franklin City chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Franklin City is typically wider than the Franklin City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.4%
Federal
32.8%
State
48.8%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
155 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Warren County county, where this district is located.

$958
Studio/mo
$1,051
1 BR/mo
$1,353
2 BR/mo
$1,785
3 BR/mo
$1,976
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$93,297
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Franklin City.

White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 9.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
990.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Franklin City

School Enrollment
Franklin High School
676
Franklin Junior High School
617
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
275
George H Gerke Elementary School
247
Pennyroyal Elementary School
244
Hunter Elementary School
218
William C Schenck Elementary School
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin City?

Franklin City has 7 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle, 5 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,556 students.

How much does Franklin City spend per student?

Franklin City spends $23,568 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #155 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Franklin City?

The average teacher salary in Franklin City is $93,297 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Warren County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Franklin City?

Franklin City students are 80.1% White, 4.8% African American, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin City?

Franklin City has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #155 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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