- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklinton, LA
Franklinton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220186001422
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton Junior High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Junior High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Franklinton Junior High School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 220186001422 · Franklinton, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Franklinton Junior High School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Franklinton Junior 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
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High School
649 students
- Franklinton Pr
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- This school
Franklinton Junior High School
312 students
What this shows Franklinton Junior High School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton Junior High School compares
Franklinton Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 6% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Franklinton Junior High 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 Junior High 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklinton Junior 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
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Junior High School
How many students attend Franklinton Junior High School?
Franklinton Junior High School has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Junior High School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Junior High School?
58.6% of students at Franklinton Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton Junior High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton Junior High School?
Franklinton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High 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.