- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Franklin School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301857000569
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 274
- students enrolled
Franklin School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301857000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Franklin School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 301857000569 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (669 students)
Franklin School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Franklin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
669 students
- Porter Middle
Porter Middle School
579 students
- Jeannette Rank
Jeannette Rankin El
457 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
429 students
- Hawthorne Scho
Hawthorne School
417 students
- This school
Franklin School
274 students
What this shows Franklin School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin School compares
Franklin School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Montana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$13,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Franklin School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula Elem reports $13,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jeannette Rankin El
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin School
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School?
Franklin School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula Elem?
Besides Franklin School, Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students), Porter Middle School (579 students), and Jeannette Rankin El (457 students). See the Missoula Elem district page for the complete list.