Enrollment
142
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250501000986
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center — Franklin, MA
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Early Childhood Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
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 · Massachusetts
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Early Childhood Development Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center reports 142 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 473 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklin spends $23,091 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.2% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Early Childhood Development Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 9% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,091
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 473 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 142 Top 9% in Massachusetts — larger than 91% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250501000986
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Asian 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 473:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin, which includes Franklin Early Childhood Development Center.
$23,091
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 42.9%
Federal 4.9%
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
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Early Childhood Development Center
How many students attend Franklin Early Childhood Development Center?
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center has 142 students enrolled. It is a other school in Franklin, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Early Childhood Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Early Childhood Development Center is 16.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Early Childhood Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Early Childhood Development Center is White at 52.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Franklin, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Early Childhood Development Center?
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.