Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

Indianapolis, Indiana — 11 schools

11,212
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$12,954
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp operates 11 public schools serving 11,212 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,906 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,954 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 29.5% local, 60.0% state, and 10.5% 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 $57,312 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #350 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 507.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.8% White, 20.3% Asian, 11.3% African American across the district's schools.

Franklin Central High School accounts for 31.5% of all Franklin Township Com Sch Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Franklin Township Com 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 Township Com Sch Corp school enrollment varies 13× across entities

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp school enrollment ranges from 275 students (lowest) to 3,438 students (highest), a spread of 3,163 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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 Township Com Sch Corp student-counselor ratio is 507:1 — 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 Township Com Sch Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Township Com Sch Corp is typically wider than the Franklin Township Com 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?

10.5%
Federal
60.0%
State
29.5%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
350 / 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 Marion County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,312
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 11 schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp.

White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 11.3%
Asian 20.3%
Multiracial 6.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
507.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

School Enrollment
Franklin Central High School
3,438
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568
Bunker Hill Elementary School
487
South Creek Elementary
476
Arlington Elementary School
454
Mary Adams Elementary School
451
Wanamaker Early Learning Center
295
Acton Elementary School
275

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp has 11 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 11,212 students.

How much does Franklin Township Com Sch Corp spend per student?

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp spends $12,954 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #350 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp is $57,312 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?

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

What is the demographic composition of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp students are 51.8% White, 20.3% Asian, 11.3% African American, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #350 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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