- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklinton, LA
Franklinton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220186001423
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklinton Primary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklinton Primary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Franklinton, LA.
School address
District: Washington Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220186001423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Franklinton Primary School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 220186001423 · Franklinton, LA Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 13.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine School (738 students)
Franklinton Primary School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Franklinton Primary 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
- This school
Franklinton Primary School
567 students
- Franklinton El
Franklinton Elementary School
389 students
- Mt. Hermon Sch
Mt. Hermon School
373 students
What this shows Franklinton Primary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklinton Primary School compares
Franklinton Primary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
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
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Franklinton Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklinton High 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 Primary 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Franklinton
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklinton Primary School
How many students attend Franklinton Primary School?
Franklinton Primary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklinton, LA. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% 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 Primary School?
55.7% of students at Franklinton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton Primary School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Franklinton, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton Primary School?
Franklinton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklinton Primary School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Franklinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Parish?
Besides Franklinton Primary 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.