- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscatine, IA
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192013001184
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- 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 #2 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 192013001184 · Muscatine, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Franklin Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.6 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
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- Susan Clark Ju 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- Jefferson Elem 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- Mckinley Eleme 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- Madison Elemen 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- This school 295
Franklin Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$12,759
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
White 44.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Clark Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscatine
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 17.2:1 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscatine, IA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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?
68.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (441 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.