- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Barbara, CA
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141406018
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #14 of 20
- elementary schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Barbara Unified · California
NCES ID 060141406018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 060141406018 · Santa Barbara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 18.4:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dos Pueblos Senior High (2,149 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dos Pueblos Se
Dos Pueblos Senior High
2,149 students
- San Marcos Sen
San Marcos Senior High
1,926 students
- Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Senior High
1,924 students
- La Colina Juni 832
La Colina Junior High
832 students
- Goleta Valley 731
Goleta Valley Junior High
731 students
- This school 424
Franklin Elementary
424 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary compares
Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
Two or More 5.7%
White 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Franklin Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Barbara Unified reports $18,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Pueblos Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Marcos Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Colina Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goleta Valley Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,926
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Barbara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Peabody Charter
Standard public school
780 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Foothill Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Hollister Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
79.6% of students at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Santa Barbara, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Barbara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Barbara Unified?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Santa Barbara Unified also operates Dos Pueblos Senior High (2,149 students), San Marcos Senior High (1,926 students), and Santa Barbara Senior High (1,924 students). See the Santa Barbara Unified district page for the complete list.