Enrollment
244
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Allis, WI
Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551626002103
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in West Allis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI.
School address
District: West Allis-West Milwaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551626002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Elementary
Franklin Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Allis, Wisconsin, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.7% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Wisconsin average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 244 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 610 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among West Allis's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (393 students): Franklin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14.6:1).
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students) and Central High (961 students) alongside Franklin Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Elementary compares
Franklin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 15.2%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Franklin Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allis-West Milwaukee School District, which includes Franklin Elementary.
$13,812
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Larger | 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
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Allis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Walker Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 13:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Allis, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Elementary?
67.7% 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 49.6% of enrollment, in West Allis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Elementary?
Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Elementary rank among schools in West Allis?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in West Allis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Allis on the city page.
Is Franklin Elementary a good school?
Franklin Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Allis-West Milwaukee School District?
Besides Franklin Elementary, West Allis-West Milwaukee School District also operates Nathan Hale High (1,134 students), Central High (961 students), and Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (902 students). See the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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