- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191653000985 · Le Mars, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.1:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Mars High School (662 students)
Franklin Elementary School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Mars High S
Le Mars High School
662 students
- Le Mars Middle
Le Mars Middle School
487 students
- Kluckhohn Elem
Kluckhohn Elementary School
407 students
- Clark Elementa
Clark Elementary School
301 students
- This school 261
Franklin Elementary School
261 students
- Individualized 39
Individualized Learning Center
39 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Le Mars Comm School District reports $11,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~261 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.