- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390438800851 · Delphos, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (265 students)
Franklin Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin Elementary School
370 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
265 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
248 students
- Delphos City S 60
Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
60 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 370 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 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 methodology
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
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Delphos City reports $12,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, 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 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.
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.