Enrollment
1,797
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 180375002436
Franklin Central Junior High — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
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 Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
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)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+27% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Central Junior High reports 1,797 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 84.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Indiana average and 15% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 599 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklin Township Com Sch Corp spends $12,954 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.5% from local sources (property taxes), 60.0% from the state, and 10.5% 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 Central Junior High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,797 | 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.
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,954
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,797 Top 97% in Indiana — larger than 3% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 84.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.2% -11% vs state
NCES ID 180375002436
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 599:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 234
Expulsions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Franklin Central Junior High.
$12,954
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
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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 20.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Central Junior High?
Franklin Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.