Enrollment
470
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklinton, NC
Franklinton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370153000660
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklinton, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklinton Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklinton Elementary
Franklinton Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklinton, North Carolina, enrolling 470 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Franklinton's public schools, it stands alongside Tar River Elementary (370 students): Franklinton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students) and Bunn High (817 students) alongside Franklinton Elementary.
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 Franklinton Elementary compares
Franklinton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$12,156
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
African American 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 23.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Franklinton Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County Schools, which includes Franklinton Elementary.
$12,156
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.6%
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 Franklinton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Franklinton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Elementary
How many students attend Franklinton Elementary?
Franklinton Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklinton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Franklinton Elementary?
77.2% of students at Franklinton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton Elementary is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Franklinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton Elementary?
Franklinton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklinton Elementary rank among schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Franklinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklinton on the city page.
Is Franklinton Elementary a good school?
Franklinton Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina 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 Franklin County Schools?
Besides Franklinton Elementary, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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