Franklin County Community Sch Corp

Brookville, Indiana — 5 schools

2,049
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,720
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin County Community Sch Corp operates 5 public schools serving 2,049 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,944 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,720 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 30.4% local, 59.4% state, and 10.2% 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 $56,461 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #293 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 446.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.2% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Franklin County High accounts for 31.6% of all Franklin County Community Sch Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Franklin County Community Sch Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 County Community Sch Corp school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Franklin County Community Sch Corp school enrollment ranges from 213 students (lowest) to 614 students (highest), a spread of 401 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 County Community Sch Corp student-counselor ratio is 447:1 — 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 County Community Sch Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — 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 County Community Sch Corp is typically wider than the Franklin County Community Sch Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
59.4%
State
30.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
293 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$796
Studio/mo
$861
1 BR/mo
$1,117
2 BR/mo
$1,473
3 BR/mo
$1,479
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,461
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 5 schools in Franklin County Community Sch Corp.

White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
446.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Franklin County Community Sch Corp

School Enrollment
Franklin County High
614
Brookville Elementary School
487
Franklin County Middle School
385
Laurel School
245
Mount Carmel School
213

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin County Community Sch Corp?

Franklin County Community Sch Corp has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,049 students.

How much does Franklin County Community Sch Corp spend per student?

Franklin County Community Sch Corp spends $12,720 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #293 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Franklin County Community Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in Franklin County Community Sch Corp is $56,461 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin County Community Sch Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Franklin County Community Sch Corp?

Franklin County Community Sch Corp students are 97.2% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin County Community Sch Corp?

Franklin County Community Sch Corp has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #293 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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