- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yakima, WA
Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531011001691
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Franklin Middle School shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 531011001691 · Yakima, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 18.4:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Franklin Middle School shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 850 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- This school 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- Washington Mid 748
Washington Middle School
748 students
What this shows Franklin Middle School reports 848 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 64% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
White 17.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Franklin Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Yakima
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
West Valley Mid-Level Campus
Standard public school
1,167 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Wilson Middle School
Standard public school
840 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Standard public school
815 students 19:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
748 students 17:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Academy 7-8
Standard public school
21 students
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has 848 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle School?
74.0% of students at Franklin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Franklin Middle School, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Wilson Middle School (840 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.