Enrollment
36
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, OH
Franklin School of Opportunity Online
Federal NCES profile for Franklin School of Opportunity Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441906214
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin School of Opportunity Online earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin School of Opportunity Online has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School of Opportunity Online ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin School of Opportunity Online compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin School of Opportunity Online
Franklin School of Opportunity Online is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lakewood, Ohio, enrolling 36 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Franklin School of Opportunity Online is leaner than roughly 99% of Ohio schools and 67% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 58.0% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Ohio schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 36 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Lakewood City spends $19,106 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 11 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 36 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lakewood's public schools, it stands alongside Grant Elementary School (323 students): Franklin School of Opportunity Online is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 17:1).
Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students) and Garfield Middle School (457 students) alongside Franklin School of Opportunity Online.
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 Opportunity Online compares
Franklin School of Opportunity Online on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 67% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
6:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 36 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 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
White 63.9%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Franklin School of Opportunity Online is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood City, which includes Franklin School of Opportunity Online.
$19,106
Per student
+30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 24.1%
Federal 8.7%
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 Opportunity Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin School of Opportunity Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
255 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Taft Center for Innovation
Standard public school
34 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin School of Opportunity Online
How many students attend Franklin School of Opportunity Online?
Franklin School of Opportunity Online has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Opportunity Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School of Opportunity Online is 6:1, which is 67% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% 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 of Opportunity Online?
58.0% of students at Franklin School of Opportunity Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin School of Opportunity Online?
The largest demographic group at Franklin School of Opportunity Online is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin School of Opportunity Online?
Franklin School of Opportunity Online has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher 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 Opportunity Online rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin School of Opportunity Online ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Franklin School of Opportunity Online a good school?
Franklin School of Opportunity Online earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Lakewood City?
Besides Franklin School of Opportunity Online, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Harding Middle School (446 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.
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