Enrollment
329
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boone, IA
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190513000159
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Boone, IA.
School address
District: Boone Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190513000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Boone, Iowa, enrolling 329 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 461 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Boone's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boone Middle School (586 students): Franklin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students) and Boone Middle School (586 students) alongside Franklin Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Franklin Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone Comm School District, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$12,433
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 12.4%
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.
How Franklin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Boone
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boone, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% lower 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 School?
34.2% of students at Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Boone, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary School rank among public schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Boone, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boone on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boone Comm School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Boone Comm School District also operates Boone High School (704 students), Boone Middle School (586 students), and Page Elementary School (198 students). See the Boone Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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