- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180375000597
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Central High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #17 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Central High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Central High School ranks #17 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Franklin Central High School held near 3,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 158.0 → 179.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 180375000597 · Indianapolis, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
3,438 enr · 21.8:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students)
Franklin Central High School held near 3,381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 158.0 → 179.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Franklin Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- Bunker Hill El 487
Bunker Hill Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Franklin Central High School reports 3,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Central High School compares
Franklin Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,438 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,438
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$11,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 263 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Asian 15.8%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Franklin Central High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
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Warren Central High School
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3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
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Pike High School
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3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
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2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Central High School
Standard public school
2,517 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~3,438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Central High School
How many students attend Franklin Central High School?
Franklin Central High School has 3,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 3,319 (2022-23) → 3,381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central High School is 21.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Central High School?
40.4% of students at Franklin Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Central High School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Central High School?
Franklin Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Central High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Central High School ranks #17 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Franklin Central High School, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students), and Edgewood Intermediate School (1,300 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.