- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570006090
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 063570006090 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 22.1:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 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
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- This school 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- Roosevelt Elem 552
Roosevelt Elementary
552 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 597 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Canyon Charter Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
7.5% 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 White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, 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 Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.