Enrollment
70
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, KY
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
Federal NCES profile for Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210540001652
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY.
School address
District: Simpson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210540001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Franklin, Kentucky, enrolling 70 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.6% of students qualify for free meals, 31% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 70 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary School (324 students): Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students) and Simpson Elementary School (731 students) alongside Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.
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-Simpson High School West Campus compares
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.4%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simpson County, which includes Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus.
$12,670
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 47.9%
Federal 20.1%
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-Simpson High School West Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin-Simpson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin-Simpson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
How many students attend Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Franklin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
77.6% of students at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
The largest demographic group at Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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-Simpson High School West Campus rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Franklin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus a good school?
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. 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 Simpson County?
Besides Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus, Simpson County also operates Franklin-Simpson High School (830 students), Simpson Elementary School (731 students), and Franklin-Simpson Middle School (662 students). See the Simpson County district page for the complete list.
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