- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Franklin Elem School grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 172500002712 · Metropolis, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Massac County High School (512 students)
Franklin Elem School grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massac County
Massac County High School
512 students
- Metropolis Ele
Metropolis Elem School
457 students
- Massac Jr High
Massac Jr High School
309 students
- This school 155
Franklin Elem School
155 students
- Brookport Elem 151
Brookport Elementary School
151 students
- Unity Elem Sch 128
Unity Elem School
128 students
What this shows Franklin Elem School reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elem School compares
Franklin Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Massac Ud 1 reports $16,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~155 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.