Enrollment
392
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 240012000388
Franklin Elementary — Reisterstown, MD
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Maryland avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Elementary reports 392 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Maryland state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% below the Maryland average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 392 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baltimore County Public Schools spends $18,242 per pupil district-wide, below the Maryland average of $22,498 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.3% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maryland state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 22% | 49.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 22% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 58% in Maryland — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,242
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maryland avg of $22,498
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 392 Top 27% in Maryland — larger than 73% of 1,383 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.1% -22% vs state
NCES ID 240012000388
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 392:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baltimore County Public Schools, which includes Franklin Elementary.
$18,242
Per student
-19%
vs Maryland
Avg $22,498
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.7%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Reisterstown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reisterstown Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Cedarmere Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glyndon Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chatsworth School
Standard public school
301 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a other school in Reisterstown, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Maryland average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
38.1% of students at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary is White at 37.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Reisterstown, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.