- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thief River Falls, MN
Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273885001674
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Thief River Falls · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Thief River Falls, MN.
School address
District: Thief River Falls School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273885001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Franklin Middle held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 273885001674 · Thief River Falls, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Challenger Elementary (727 students)
Franklin Middle held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Challenger Ele
Challenger Elementary
727 students
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High
521 students
- This school
Franklin Middle
454 students
- Northwest Area 23
Northwest Area Learning Center
23 students
What this shows Franklin Middle reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$12,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Franklin Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Thief River Falls School District reports $12,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has 454 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thief River Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle?
27.8% of students at Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Thief River Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Thief River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Thief River Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thief River Falls School District?
Besides Franklin Middle, Thief River Falls School District also operates Challenger Elementary (727 students), Lincoln Senior High (521 students), and Northwest Area Learning Center (23 students). See the Thief River Falls School District district page for the complete list.