- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chantilly, VA
Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510126002007
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Franklin Middle held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 510126002007 · Chantilly, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 14.3:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Franklin Middle held near 824 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.3 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school 798
Franklin Middle
798 students
What this shows Franklin Middle reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Asian 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Franklin Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Chantilly
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chantilly, VA. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle?
18.0% of students at Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 middle schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Chantilly, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chantilly on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Franklin Middle, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.