- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Jose, CA
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061437001644
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #71 of 154
- elementary schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- 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 #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Franklin-Mckinley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061437001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 061437001644 · San Jose, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 21.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.8 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
- Windmill Sprin
Windmill Springs Elementary
598 students
- This school
Franklin Elementary
525 students
- Shirakawa (Geo
Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary
508 students
- Stonegate Elem
Stonegate Elementary
500 students
- Jeanne R. Mead
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
422 students
- Captain Jason
Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary
396 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 525 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$21,212
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Asian 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.7%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin-Mckinley Elementary reports $21,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonegate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Jason M. Dahl 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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in San Jose
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Easterbrook Discovery
Standard public school
952 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Merritt Trace Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Orchard Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Tom Matsumoto Elementary
Standard public school
727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Herman (Leonard) Intermediate
Standard public school
723 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Booksin Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 23.8:1 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
45.7% 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 Asian at 47.2% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #71 of 154 elementary schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin-Mckinley Elementary?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Franklin-Mckinley Elementary also operates Windmill Springs Elementary (598 students), Shirakawa (George Sr.) Elementary (508 students), and Stonegate Elementary (500 students). See the Franklin-Mckinley Elementary district page for the complete list.