Enrollment
370
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delphos, OH
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 390438800851
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
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 smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Delphos · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Delphos, Ohio, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 632 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #140.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 740 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Delphos City spends $11,014 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delphos's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Middle School (248 students): Franklin Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Delphos City also operates Jefferson High School (265 students) and Jefferson Middle School (248 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▲ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$11,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Franklin Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delphos City, which includes Franklin Elementary School.
$11,014
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 31.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delphos City Schools (Preschool) | Smaller | 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Delphos
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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delphos, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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?
37.2% of students at Franklin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Delphos, OH.
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, counselor availability, 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 Delphos?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delphos on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
Franklin Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. 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 Delphos City?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Delphos City also operates Jefferson High School (265 students), Jefferson Middle School (248 students), and Delphos City Schools (Preschool) (60 students). See the Delphos City district page for the complete list.
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