- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, WI
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550852000930
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #27 of 33
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #27 of 33 schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Franklin Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 550852000930 · Madison, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Franklin Elementary held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 308
Franklin Elementary
308 students
What this shows Franklin Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Elementary compares
Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Leopold Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
4k Pk Off Site
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
18.2% of students at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Elementary is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #27 of 33 schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.