- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklinton, LA
Franklinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220186001424
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Franklinton High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 220186001424 · Franklinton, LA High · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Franklinton High School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Franklinton High 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
- This school
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- Mt. Hermon Sch
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Franklinton High School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton High School compares
Franklinton High 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 10% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
238
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Franklinton High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Hermon School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton High 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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high 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 (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton High School
How many students attend Franklinton High School?
Franklinton High School has 649 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School is 14.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 High School?
56.0% of students at Franklinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton High School?
Franklinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton High School ranks #6 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 High School, Washington Parish also operates Pine School (738 students), Thomas Elementary School (721 students), and Franklinton Primary School (567 students). See the Washington Parish district page for the complete list.