- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dolton, IL
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171245001495
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 259
- students enrolled
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 171245001495 · Dolton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Franklin Elementary School grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- This school
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- Early Childhoo
Early Childhood Cntr
196 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 259 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.7%
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
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Franklin Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dolton
3 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dolton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is African American at 90.0% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dolton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Roosevelt Elem School (248 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.