- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, PA
Central El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Central El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421020004667
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin, PA.
School address
District: Franklin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421020004667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Central El Sch held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421020004667 · Franklin, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 10.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Area Jshs (942 students)
Central El Sch held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Area
Franklin Area Jshs
942 students
- This school 342
Central El Sch
342 students
- Sandycreek El 282
Sandycreek El Sch
282 students
- Victory El Sch 182
Victory El Sch
182 students
What this shows Central El Sch reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El Sch compares
Central El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Central El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Area Sd reports $17,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandycreek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victory El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central El Sch
How many students attend Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch is 10.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El Sch?
100.0% of students at Central El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Central El Sch is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central El Sch rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Area Sd?
Besides Central El Sch, Franklin Area Sd also operates Franklin Area Jshs (942 students), Sandycreek El Sch (282 students), and Victory El Sch (182 students). See the Franklin Area Sd district page for the complete list.