Enrollment
155
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Metropolis, IL
Franklin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172500002712
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Metropolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 155
- students enrolled
Franklin Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL.
School address
District: Massac Ud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172500002712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elem School
Franklin Elem School is a small elementary school in Metropolis, Illinois, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Metropolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elem School (114 students): Franklin Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students) and Metropolis Elem School (457 students) alongside Franklin Elem 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 Elem School compares
Franklin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 87.7%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Franklin Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Massac Ud 1, which includes Franklin Elem School.
$15,640
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massac County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metropolis Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Massac Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookport Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Unity Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Metropolis
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~155 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elem School
How many students attend Franklin Elem School?
Franklin Elem School has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Metropolis, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elem School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Metropolis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elem School?
Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elem School rank among public schools in Metropolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Metropolis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Metropolis on the city page.
Is Franklin Elem School a good school?
Franklin Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois 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 Massac Ud 1?
Besides Franklin Elem School, Massac Ud 1 also operates Massac County High School (512 students), Metropolis Elem School (457 students), and Massac Jr High School (309 students). See the Massac Ud 1 district page for the complete list.
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