- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Ridge, IL
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173084003210
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 535
- students enrolled
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173084003210 · Park Ridge, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Middle School (890 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Emerson Middle
Emerson Middle School
890 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
749 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
677 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem School
626 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elem School
588 students
- This school
Franklin Elementary School
535 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary School compares
Franklin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,454
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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$22,454
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Ridge
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
677 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field Elem School
Standard public school
626 students 13:1 students per teacher
George Washington Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
George B Carpenter Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 11.4:1 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 elementary schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Lincoln Middle School (749 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.
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