- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, TX
Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481974021468
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Franklin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Franklin Middle held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 481974021468 · Franklin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 12.6:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Roland Reynolds El (586 students)
Franklin Middle held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roland Reynold
Roland Reynolds El
586 students
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
448 students
- This school
Franklin Middle
428 students
What this shows Franklin Middle reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Franklin Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Isd reports $15,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Reynolds El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle?
39.4% of students at Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Franklin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Franklin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin Isd?
Besides Franklin Middle, Franklin Isd also operates Roland Reynolds El (586 students) and Franklin H S (448 students). See the Franklin Isd district page for the complete list.