- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, OH
George H Gerke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George H Gerke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440000965
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George H Gerke Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George H Gerke Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George H Gerke Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Franklin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
George H Gerke Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390440000965 · Franklin, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (676 students)
George H Gerke Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
George H Gerke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
676 students
- Franklin Junio
Franklin Junior High School
617 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
275 students
- This school 247
George H Gerke Elementary School
247 students
- Pennyroyal Ele 244
Pennyroyal Elementary School
244 students
- Hunter Element 218
Hunter Elementary School
218 students
What this shows George H Gerke Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How George H Gerke Elementary School compares
George H Gerke Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, George H Gerke Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin City reports $16,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George H Gerke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennyroyal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George H Gerke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Anthony Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
275 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Pennyroyal Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hunter Elementary School
Standard public school
218 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
William C Schenck Elementary School
Standard public school
212 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about George H Gerke Elementary School
How many students attend George H Gerke Elementary School?
George H Gerke Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George H Gerke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George H Gerke Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% higher 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 George H Gerke Elementary School?
55.2% of students at George H Gerke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George H Gerke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George H Gerke Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Franklin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George H Gerke Elementary School?
George H Gerke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 George H Gerke Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, George H Gerke Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Franklin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin City?
Besides George H Gerke Elementary School, Franklin City also operates Franklin High School (676 students), Franklin Junior High School (617 students), and Anthony Wayne Elementary School (275 students). See the Franklin City district page for the complete list.