- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, MS
Franklin Academy
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280120000159
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Academy has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy ranks #7 of 8 schools in Columbus, MS.
School address
District: Columbus Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280120000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Franklin Academy held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280120000159 · Columbus, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus High School (865 students)
Franklin Academy held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Franklin Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
865 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle School
597 students
- Cook Elementar
Cook Elementary School
415 students
- Stokes Beard E
Stokes Beard Elementary School
369 students
- Sale Elementar 290
Sale Elementary School
290 students
- This school 231
Franklin Academy
231 students
What this shows Franklin Academy reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Academy compares
Franklin Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$13,944
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
White 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Franklin Academy is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Municipal School Dist reports $13,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stokes Beard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy
How many students attend Franklin Academy?
Franklin Academy has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, MS. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy is 12.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 Franklin Academy?
100.0% of students at Franklin Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy?
Franklin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Franklin Academy rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Academy ranks #7 of 8 schools in Columbus, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus Municipal School Dist?
Besides Franklin Academy, Columbus Municipal School Dist also operates Columbus High School (865 students), Columbus Middle School (597 students), and Cook Elementary School (415 students). See the Columbus Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.