- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadsworth, OH
Franklin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002901892
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002901892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Franklin Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 391002901892 · Wadsworth, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 20.4:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadsworth High School (1,540 students)
Franklin Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 14.9 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
- Wadsworth High
Wadsworth High School
1,540 students
- Wadsworth Midd 606
Wadsworth Middle School
606 students
- Central Interm 606
Central Intermediate School
606 students
- Overlook Eleme 390
Overlook Elementary School
390 students
- Isham Memorial 342
Isham Memorial Elementary School
342 students
- This school 245
Franklin Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary School reports 245 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,131
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
Counselors0.2 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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Franklin Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadsworth City reports $13,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overlook Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadsworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sharon Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 16.3:1 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary School?
18.2% 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 88.6% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary School?
Franklin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, 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 Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadsworth City?
Besides Franklin Elementary School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students), Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), and Central Intermediate School (606 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.