The Franklin School of Innovation

Asheville, North Carolina — 1 schools

694
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,160
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Franklin School of Innovation operates 1 public schools serving 694 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 717 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Buncombe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,160 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 26.0% local, 66.8% state, and 7.2% 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. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #138 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 239:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American across the district's schools.

The Franklin School of Innovation accounts for 100.0% of all The Franklin School of Innovation student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Franklin School of Innovation-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

The Franklin School of Innovation student-counselor ratio is 239:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

The Franklin School of Innovation chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — 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 The Franklin School of Innovation is typically wider than the The Franklin School of Innovation-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
66.8%
State
26.0%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
138 / 293
State Rank
45
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 Buncombe County county, where this district is located.

$1,227
Studio/mo
$1,429
1 BR/mo
$1,567
2 BR/mo
$1,905
3 BR/mo
$2,629
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Franklin School of Innovation.

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
239:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Franklin School of Innovation

School Enrollment
The Franklin School of Innovation
Charter
717

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Franklin School of Innovation?

The Franklin School of Innovation has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 694 students.

How much does The Franklin School of Innovation spend per student?

The Franklin School of Innovation spends $13,160 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #138 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near The Franklin School of Innovation?

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

What is the demographic composition of The Franklin School of Innovation?

The Franklin School of Innovation students are 79.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Franklin School of Innovation?

The Franklin School of Innovation has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #138 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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