Enrollment
223
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty, MO
Franklin Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291854001005
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem. ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elem.
Franklin Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Liberty, Missouri, enrolling 223 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students) and Liberty High (1,842 students) alongside Franklin Elem..
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 Elem. compares
Franklin Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Franklin Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty 53, which includes Franklin Elem..
$12,222
Per student
-5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elem.
How many students attend Franklin Elem.?
Franklin Elem. has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elem.?
30.2% of students at Franklin Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elem. is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elem.?
Franklin Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among elementary schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem. ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Liberty, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Liberty on the city page.
Is Franklin Elem. a good school?
Franklin Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Liberty 53?
Besides Franklin Elem., Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), Liberty High (1,842 students), and South Valley Middle (809 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.
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