- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, IN
Franklin Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180369000580
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Community Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Franklin Community Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180369000580 · Franklin, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 13:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Community High School (1,531 students)
Franklin Community Middle School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Franklin Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- Custer Baker I
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- This school
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- Creekside Elem 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- Northwood Elem 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- Needham Elemen 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Franklin Community Middle School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Community Middle School compares
Franklin Community Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,894
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Franklin Community Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Community Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Community Middle School?
Franklin Community Middle School has 726 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community Middle School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Community Middle School?
41.5% of students at Franklin Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Community Middle School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Community Middle School?
Franklin Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Community Middle School rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Community Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Franklin Community Middle School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students), Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), and Creekside Elementary School (517 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.