- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Franklin Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108001135
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Park Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Franklin Park Elementary School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120108001135 · Fort Myers, FL Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 25.3:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Franklin Park Elementary School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Franklin Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 505
Franklin Park Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Franklin Park Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Park Elementary School compares
Franklin Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Franklin Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Park Elementary School
How many students attend Franklin Park Elementary School?
Franklin Park Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Park Elementary School is 25.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Park Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Franklin Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Park Elementary School is African American at 71.5% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Park Elementary School?
Franklin Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Park Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Franklin Park Elementary School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.