- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stratford, CT
Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090444000889
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Franklin School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 090444000889 · Stratford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Franklin School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Franklin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- This school 246
Franklin School
246 students
What this shows Franklin School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin School compares
Franklin School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 35.8%
White 9.3%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Franklin School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunnell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Stratford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Second Hill Lane School
Standard public school
610 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
Standard public school
537 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Eli Whitney School
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nichols School
Standard public school
418 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilcoxson School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Chapel School
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin School
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 11.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower 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 School?
52.7% of students at Franklin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School?
Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Stratford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Franklin School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Bunnell High School (982 students), and Second Hill Lane School (610 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.