Enrollment
1,797
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Central Junior High compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Central Junior High
Franklin Central Junior High is a large middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,797 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 35% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,797 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students): Franklin Central Junior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 21.2:1).
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students) and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students) alongside Franklin Central Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Central Junior High compares
Franklin Central Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Franklin Central Junior High.
$10,321
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,797 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Franklin Central Junior High a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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