- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meadville, MS
Franklin Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280153000223
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Lower Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Lower Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Meadville, MS.
School address
District: Franklin Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280153000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Franklin Lower Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280153000223 · Meadville, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (377 students)
Franklin Lower Elementary held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Franklin Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin Lower Elementary
379 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
377 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper Elementary
234 students
- Franklin Count
Franklin County Middle School
157 students
What this shows Franklin Lower Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Lower Elementary compares
Franklin Lower Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 42.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Franklin Lower Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Co School Dist reports $13,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Lower Elementary
How many students attend Franklin Lower Elementary?
Franklin Lower Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meadville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 Lower Elementary?
83.2% of students at Franklin Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Lower Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Meadville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Lower Elementary?
Franklin Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Meadville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin Co School Dist?
Besides Franklin Lower Elementary, Franklin Co School Dist also operates Franklin High School (377 students), Franklin Upper Elementary (234 students), and Franklin County Middle School (157 students). See the Franklin Co School Dist district page for the complete list.