- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling, IL
Franklin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174231004252
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 407
- students enrolled
Franklin Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sterling, IL.
School address
District: Sterling Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174231004252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Franklin Elem School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 174231004252 · Sterling, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sterling High School (999 students)
Franklin Elem School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.0 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
- Sterling High
Sterling High School
999 students
- Challand Middl
Challand Middle School
726 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
450 students
- This school
Franklin Elem School
407 students
- Washington Ele 394
Washington Elem School
394 students
- Lincoln Elem S 277
Lincoln Elem School
277 students
What this shows Franklin Elem School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elem School compares
Franklin Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$14,348
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 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.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Franklin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sterling Cusd 5 reports $14,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challand Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | 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
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Sterling
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elem School
How many students attend Franklin Elem School?
Franklin Elem School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling, IL. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower 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 57.4% of enrollment, in Sterling, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elem School?
Franklin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elem School rank among public schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elem School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Sterling, 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 Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Sterling Cusd 5?
Besides Franklin Elem School, Sterling Cusd 5 also operates Sterling High School (999 students), Challand Middle School (726 students), and Jefferson Elem School (450 students). See the Sterling Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.