Enrollment
261
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Le Mars, IA
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191653000985
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Le Mars · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- 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 #1 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, IA.
School address
District: Le Mars Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191653000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-16% 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 Le Mars, Iowa, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 261 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Le Mars's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students): Franklin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students) and Le Mars Middle School (487 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,324
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Le Mars Comm School District, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$11,324
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 10.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Mars Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Individualized Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Le Mars
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Le Mars, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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?
30.5% 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 68.2% of enrollment, in Le Mars, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Le Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Le Mars, 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 Le Mars on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School earns 60/100 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 Le Mars Comm School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Le Mars Comm School District also operates Le Mars High School (662 students), Le Mars Middle School (487 students), and Kluckhohn Elementary School (407 students). See the Le Mars Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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