- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vanderbilt, PA
Franklin Sch
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422415006007
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 127
- students enrolled
Franklin Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Uniontown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422415006007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Franklin Sch shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 422415006007 · Vanderbilt, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniontown Area Shs (716 students)
Franklin Sch shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 9.8 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Franklin Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uniontown Area
Uniontown Area Shs
716 students
- Ben Franklin S
Ben Franklin Sch
502 students
- Menallen Sch
Menallen Sch
318 students
- Lafayette El S 283
Lafayette El Sch
283 students
- A J Mcmullen S 164
A J Mcmullen Sch
164 students
- This school 127
Franklin Sch
127 students
What this shows Franklin Sch reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Sch compares
Franklin Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$18,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Franklin Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uniontown Area Sd reports $18,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menallen Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Mcmullen Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Sch
How many students attend Franklin Sch?
Franklin Sch has 127 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vanderbilt, PA. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Sch?
93.2% of students at Franklin Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Sch?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Sch is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Vanderbilt, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Sch?
Franklin Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Uniontown Area Sd?
Besides Franklin Sch, Uniontown Area Sd also operates Uniontown Area Shs (716 students), Ben Franklin Sch (502 students), and Menallen Sch (318 students). See the Uniontown Area Sd district page for the complete list.