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
0/100100/10045/100
👥 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.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+21 students YoY

Franklin School of Innovation grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).

Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Growing CCD campus

+21 students YoY 080612001030 · Pueblo, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD

346 enr · 17.3:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 45

Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,145 students)

Franklin School of Innovation grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →

Franklin School of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Franklin School of Innovation reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Franklin School of Innovation compares

Franklin School of Innovation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology

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
$13,501
per pupil, district-wide - below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.

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

District finance for Pueblo School District No. 60 in the County of Pueblo and reports $13,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

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

Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And · 5 sibling schools

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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.

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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 21.

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, gifted-program reporting, 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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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