- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
Franklin El
Federal NCES profile for Franklin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578005208
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin El ranks #15 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Franklin El held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484578005208 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Franklin El held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Franklin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- This school 442
Franklin El
442 students
What this shows Franklin El reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin El compares
Franklin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Franklin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin El
How many students attend Franklin El?
Franklin El has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin El?
51.4% of students at Franklin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin El?
The largest demographic group at Franklin El is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin El?
Franklin El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 El rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin El ranks #15 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Franklin El, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.