- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, PA
Franklin Area Jshs
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Area Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421020004106
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Area Jshs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Area Jshs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 schools in Franklin, PA.
School address
District: Franklin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421020004106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Franklin Area Jshs held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421020004106 · Franklin, PA Other · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 17.4:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central El Sch (342 students)
Franklin Area Jshs held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Franklin Area Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin Area Jshs
942 students
- Central El Sch 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 Franklin Area Jshs reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Area Jshs compares
Franklin Area Jshs 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Franklin Area Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Area Sd reports $17,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Area Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandycreek El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victory El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Area Jshs'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 other schools in Franklin
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 (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Area Jshs
How many students attend Franklin Area Jshs?
Franklin Area Jshs has 942 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Area Jshs is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Area Jshs?
84.3% of students at Franklin Area Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Area Jshs?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Area Jshs is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Area Jshs?
Franklin Area Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Area Jshs rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Area Jshs ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Area Sd?
Besides Franklin Area Jshs, Franklin Area Sd also operates Central El Sch (342 students), Sandycreek El Sch (282 students), and Victory El Sch (182 students). See the Franklin Area Sd district page for the complete list.