Enrollment
385
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookville, IN
Franklin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180370000589
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brookville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brookville, IN.
School address
District: Franklin County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180370000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin County Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin County Middle School
Franklin County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Brookville, Indiana, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 531 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #486, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 385 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Franklin County Community Sch Corp also operates Franklin County High (614 students) and Brookville Elementary School (487 students) alongside Franklin County Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Franklin County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 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 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Franklin County Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County Community Sch Corp, which includes Franklin County Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Carmel School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 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 (~385 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Middle School
How many students attend Franklin County Middle School?
Franklin County Middle School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County Middle School?
46.4% of students at Franklin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County Middle School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Brookville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County Middle School?
Franklin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 County Middle School rank among public schools in Brookville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Franklin County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. 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 Middle School, Franklin County Community Sch Corp also operates Franklin County High (614 students), Brookville Elementary School (487 students), and Laurel School (245 students). See the Franklin County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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