- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lagrange, GA
Franklin Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130000103455
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Forest Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Forest Elementary has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Forest Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000103455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Franklin Forest Elementary shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 130000103455 · Lagrange, GA Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 13.3:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Franklin Forest Elementary shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Franklin Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- This school
Franklin Forest Elementary
690 students
What this shows Franklin Forest Elementary reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Forest Elementary compares
Franklin Forest Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$13,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Franklin Forest Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Lagrange
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rosemont Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
Standard public school
252 students 9.7:1 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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Forest Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Forest Elementary?
Franklin Forest Elementary has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Forest Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Forest Elementary?
94.0% of students at Franklin Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Forest Elementary is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Forest Elementary?
Franklin Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Forest Elementary rank among schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Forest Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Lagrange, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Franklin Forest Elementary, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.