- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pullman, WA
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530693001017
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530693001017 · Pullman, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Pullman High School (838 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pullman High S
Pullman High School
838 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- Jefferson Elem 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- Sunnyside Elem 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- Kamiak Element 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- This school 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary compares
Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in Washington - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 7.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Franklin Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Pullman
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Kamiak Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Pullman Community Montessori
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pullman, WA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% 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?
19.1% of students at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students), Lincoln Middle School (643 students), and Jefferson Elementary (335 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.