- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arcanum, OH
Franklin Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390466402617
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Monroe High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Arcanum · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Monroe High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Monroe High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Arcanum, OH.
School address
District: Franklin Monroe Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390466402617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Franklin Monroe High School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390466402617 · Arcanum, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 17.6:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Monroe Elementary School (290 students)
Franklin Monroe High School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Franklin Monroe High School compares
Franklin Monroe High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Franklin Monroe High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Monroe Local reports $15,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Monroe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Monroe Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Monroe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Arcanum
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Monroe High School
How many students attend Franklin Monroe High School?
Franklin Monroe High School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arcanum, OH. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Monroe High School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher 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 Monroe High School?
26.6% of students at Franklin Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Monroe High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Monroe High School?
Franklin Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Monroe High School rank among public schools in Arcanum?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Monroe High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Arcanum, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arcanum on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Monroe Local?
Besides Franklin Monroe High School, Franklin Monroe Local also operates Franklin Monroe Elementary School (290 students). See the Franklin Monroe Local district page for the complete list.