Enrollment
614
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brookville, IN
Franklin County High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180370002336
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brookville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County High has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brookville, IN.
School address
District: Franklin County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180370002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin County High compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin County High
Franklin County High is a mid-sized high school in Brookville, Indiana, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 496 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin County Community Sch Corp also operates Brookville Elementary School (487 students) and Franklin County Middle School (385 students) alongside Franklin County 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 County High compares
Franklin County 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,218
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 97.6%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Franklin County High is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County Community Sch Corp, which includes Franklin County High.
$12,218
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 59.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Carmel School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high 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 (~614 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin County High
How many students attend Franklin County High?
Franklin County High has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brookville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County High is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County High?
36.2% of students at Franklin County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County High is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Brookville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County High?
Franklin County High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin County High rank among public schools in Brookville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brookville, 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 Brookville on the city page.
Is Franklin County High a good school?
Franklin County High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Franklin County High, Franklin County Community Sch Corp also operates Brookville Elementary School (487 students), Franklin County Middle School (385 students), and Laurel School (245 students). See the Franklin County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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