Enrollment
665
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Champaign, IL
Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170942005407
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 665
- students enrolled
Franklin Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942005407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Middle School
Franklin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling 665 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 665 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 665 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Champaign's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Middle School (711 students): Franklin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students) and Centennial High School (1,476 students) alongside Franklin Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Franklin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 665 Top 16% in Illinois - larger than 84% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170942005407
Student demographics
African American 42.3%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Franklin Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 166:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.8%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 149
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Franklin Middle School.
$17,883
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Champaign
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has 665 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle School is African American at 42.3% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Champaign on the city page.
Is Franklin Middle School a good school?
Franklin Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Franklin Middle School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.