- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Central Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180375002436
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Central Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #13 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Central Junior High has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Central Junior High ranks #13 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Franklin Central Junior High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 180375002436 · Indianapolis, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,797 enr · 21.4:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Franklin Central Junior High held near 1,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Franklin Central Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- This school
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 Junior High reports 1,797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Central Junior High compares
Franklin Central Junior High 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,797 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,797
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 234 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Asian 18.4%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Franklin Central Junior High is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar 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 Junior High'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 middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
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Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Belzer Middle School
Standard public school
1,119 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Central Junior High
How many students attend Franklin Central Junior High?
Franklin Central Junior High has 1,797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,711 (2022-23) → 1,672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central Junior High is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Central Junior High?
44.2% of students at Franklin Central Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Central Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Central Junior High is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Central Junior High?
Franklin Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Junior High rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Central Junior High ranks #13 of 22 middle 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 middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Franklin Central Junior High, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 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.