Enrollment
1,660
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370006902415 Charter school
Franklin Academy — Wake Forest, NC
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Franklin Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Academy reports 1,660 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 112.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1660 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklin Academy spends $8,499 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.9% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 44% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$8,499
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1660 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,660 Top 97% in North Carolina — larger than 3% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 112.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370006902415
Student demographics
White 76.1%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1660:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Academy, which includes Franklin Academy.
$8,499
Per student
-35%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 64.9%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Wake Forest
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Standard public school
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Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jones Dairy Elementary
Standard public school
627 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Richland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Wake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 11:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Academy
How many students attend Franklin Academy?
Franklin Academy has 1,660 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wake Forest, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy is 14.7:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Academy?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Academy is White at 76.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wake Forest, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Academy?
Franklin Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.