- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phil Campbell, AL
East Franklin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for East Franklin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000542
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Franklin Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Phil Campbell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Franklin Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Franklin Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159000542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
East Franklin Junior High School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010159000542 · Phil Campbell, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 16.3:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
East Franklin Junior High School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Franklin Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- This school 212
East Franklin Junior High School
212 students
What this shows East Franklin Junior High School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Franklin Junior High School compares
East Franklin Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, East Franklin Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Franklin Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Franklin Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Phil Campbell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Franklin Junior High School
How many students attend East Franklin Junior High School?
East Franklin Junior High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phil Campbell, AL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Franklin Junior High School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher 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 Junior High School?
56.1% of students at East Franklin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Franklin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at East Franklin Junior High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Phil Campbell, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Franklin Junior High School?
East Franklin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 East Franklin Junior High School rank among schools in Phil Campbell?
By Resource Investment Index, East Franklin Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides East Franklin Junior High School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.