Enrollment
290
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390466402616
Franklin Monroe Elementary School — Arcanum, OH
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Franklin Monroe Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Monroe Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklin Monroe Elementary School reports 290 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 580 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 2.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklin Monroe Local spends $15,511 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.6% from local sources (property taxes), 48.9% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Monroe Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,511
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 580 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 290 Top 30% in Ohio — larger than 70% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390466402616
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 580:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 2.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Monroe Local, which includes Franklin Monroe Elementary School.
$15,511
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 48.9%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Monroe Elementary School?
Franklin Monroe Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Arcanum, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Monroe Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Monroe Elementary School is White at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Monroe Elementary School?
Franklin Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.