- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheaton, IL
Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174218004211
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 525
- students enrolled
Franklin Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Franklin Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 174218004211 · Wheaton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Franklin Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- This school 525
Franklin Middle School
525 students
What this shows Franklin Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle School compares
Franklin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 9.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Franklin Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 200 reports $19,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Wheaton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Franklin Middle School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.