Enrollment
346
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pueblo, CO
Franklin School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080612001030
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School of Innovation earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Pueblo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin School of Innovation has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School of Innovation ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080612001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin School of Innovation compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin School of Innovation
Franklin School of Innovation is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pueblo, Colorado, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.9% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 162 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (25%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and spends $12,481 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students) and East High School (1,081 students) alongside Franklin School of Innovation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin School of Innovation compares
Franklin School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 105% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 24.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Franklin School of Innovation is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and, which includes Franklin School of Innovation.
$12,481
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin School of Innovation
How many students attend Franklin School of Innovation?
Franklin School of Innovation has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pueblo, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Innovation is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin School of Innovation?
78.9% of students at Franklin School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Franklin School of Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Pueblo, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School of Innovation?
Franklin School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin School of Innovation rank among elementary schools in Pueblo?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School of Innovation ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Pueblo, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pueblo on the city page.
Is Franklin School of Innovation a good school?
Franklin School of Innovation earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and?
Besides Franklin School of Innovation, Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and also operates Central High School (1,145 students), East High School (1,081 students), and Chavez/Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy (844 students). See the Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and district page for the complete list.
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