- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankston, TX
Frankston El
Federal NCES profile for Frankston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481977006702
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankston El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Frankston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankston El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankston El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Frankston, TX.
School address
District: Frankston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481977006702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frankston El held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481977006702 · Frankston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.2:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankston H S (259 students)
Frankston El held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frankston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Frankston El
381 students
- Frankston H S
Frankston H S
259 students
- Frankston Midd
Frankston Middle
171 students
What this shows Frankston El reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frankston El compares
Frankston El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,595
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Frankston El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frankston Isd reports $14,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frankston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankston H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankston Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frankston El
How many students attend Frankston El?
Frankston El has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankston El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frankston El?
59.2% of students at Frankston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankston El?
The largest demographic group at Frankston El is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Frankston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankston El?
Frankston El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frankston El rank among public schools in Frankston?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankston El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Frankston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Frankston Isd?
Besides Frankston El, Frankston Isd also operates Frankston H S (259 students) and Frankston Middle (171 students). See the Frankston Isd district page for the complete list.