- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Franklin H S
Federal NCES profile for Franklin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830003786
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin H S has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin H S ranks #9 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Franklin H S held near 3,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-101 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 176.4 → 161.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-101 students YoY 481830003786 · El Paso, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,835 enr · 16.1:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Coronado H S (2,576 students)
Franklin H S held near 3,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-101 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 176.4 → 161.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Franklin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- Don Haskins Pk
Don Haskins Pk-8
1,405 students
What this shows Franklin H S reports 2,835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin H S compares
Franklin H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,835 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,835
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
White 10.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Franklin H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Haskins Pk-8 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin H S
How many students attend Franklin H S?
Franklin H S has 2,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,149 (2022-23) → 3,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (-101).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin H S is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin H S?
50.7% of students at Franklin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin H S?
The largest demographic group at Franklin H S is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin H S?
Franklin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin H S ranks #9 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Franklin H S, El Paso Isd also operates Coronado H S (2,576 students), Chapin H S (1,766 students), and El Paso H S (1,636 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.