- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, NC
East Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370276001137
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Franklin Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Franklin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
East Franklin Elementary shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370276001137 · Franklin, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 10.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
East Franklin Elementary shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- This school 315
East Franklin Elementary
315 students
What this shows East Franklin Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Franklin Elementary compares
East Franklin Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, East Franklin Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Franklin Elementary
How many students attend East Franklin Elementary?
East Franklin Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 35% 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 East Franklin Elementary?
99.2% of students at East Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Franklin Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Franklin Elementary?
East Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 East Franklin Elementary rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Franklin Elementary ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Franklin, NC. 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 Macon County Schools?
Besides East Franklin Elementary, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.