- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pocatello, ID
Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160264000469
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Franklin Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 160264000469 · Pocatello, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 21.1:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Franklin Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- This school
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle School
612 students
What this shows Franklin Middle School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle School compares
Franklin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Franklin Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle School?
20.6% of students at Franklin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Franklin Middle School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.