- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443501279
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 480
- students enrolled
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
District: Massillon City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443501279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 390443501279 · Massillon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,211 students)
Franklin Elementary School grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 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
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,211 students
- Massillon Inte
Massillon Intermediate School
900 students
- Massillon Juni
Massillon Junior High School
607 students
- This school 480
Franklin Elementary School
480 students
- Whittier Eleme 366
Whittier Elementary School
366 students
- Gorrell Elemen 338
Gorrell Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 480 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Franklin Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Massillon City reports $14,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massillon Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massillon Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorrell Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Massillon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
1,313 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Massillon Intermediate School
Standard public school
900 students 20:1 students per teacher
Strausser Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Sauder Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
Standard public school
587 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Watson Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #12 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Massillon City?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Massillon City also operates Washington High School (1,211 students), Massillon Intermediate School (900 students), and Massillon Junior High School (607 students). See the Massillon City district page for the complete list.