- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklinton, LA
Franklinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220186001421
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Franklinton Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 220186001421 · Franklinton, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 17.7:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Franklinton Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Franklinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine School
Pine School
738 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
721 students
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- This school
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- Mt. Hermon Sch
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Franklinton Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton Elementary School compares
Franklinton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Franklinton Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Parish reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Hermon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Elementary School
How many students attend Franklinton Elementary School?
Franklinton Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklinton Elementary School?
63.0% of students at Franklinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton Elementary School?
Franklinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklinton Elementary School rank among public schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Franklinton, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Parish?
Besides Franklinton Elementary School, Washington Parish also operates Pine School (738 students), Thomas Elementary School (721 students), and Franklinton High School (649 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.