Enrollment
383
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Andover, MA
Franklin
Federal NCES profile for Franklin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250870001395
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 383
- students enrolled
Franklin has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870001395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin
Franklin is a mid-sized elementary school in North Andover, Massachusetts, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Andover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Annie L Sargent School (441 students): Franklin is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.2:1).
North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students) and North Andover Middle (1,023 students) alongside Franklin.
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 compares
Franklin on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Franklin is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Andover, which includes Franklin.
$18,510
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Andover Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie L Sargent School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in North Andover
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Annie L Sargent School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thomson
Standard public school
294 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Atkinson
Standard public school
274 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Kittredge
Standard public school
211 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
How many students attend Franklin?
Franklin has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin?
The largest demographic group at Franklin is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin?
Franklin has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Andover on the city page.
Is Franklin a good school?
Franklin earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts 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 North Andover?
Besides Franklin, North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students), North Andover Middle (1,023 students), and Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students). See the North Andover district page for the complete list.
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