- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Victorville, CA
Gus Franklin Jr.
Federal NCES profile for Gus Franklin Jr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060171013092
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gus Franklin Jr. earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 24
- elementary schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gus Franklin Jr. has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Franklin Jr. ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Adelanto Elementary · California
NCES ID 060171013092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gus Franklin Jr. held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060171013092 · Victorville, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 22.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students)
Gus Franklin Jr. held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gus Franklin Jr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melva Davis Ac
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
833 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
754 students
- Mesa Linda Mid
Mesa Linda Middle
735 students
- Morgan Kincaid
Morgan Kincaid Preparatory
690 students
- George Visual
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle
685 students
- This school
Gus Franklin Jr.
509 students
What this shows Gus Franklin Jr. reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gus Franklin Jr. compares
Gus Franklin Jr. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$18,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.3%
White 4.7%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Gus Franklin Jr. is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adelanto Elementary reports $18,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gus Franklin Jr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva Davis Academy of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Linda Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Kincaid Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gus Franklin Jr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Victorville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
1,014 students 26:1 students per teacher
Mojave Vista Elementary
Standard public school
904 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Discovery School of the Arts
Standard public school
902 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness
Standard public school
843 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Park View Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 22:1 students per teacher
Brentwood Elementary
Standard public school
790 students 21.9:1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gus Franklin Jr.
How many students attend Gus Franklin Jr.?
Gus Franklin Jr. has 509 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gus Franklin Jr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gus Franklin Jr. is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gus Franklin Jr.?
53.4% of students at Gus Franklin Jr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gus Franklin Jr.?
The largest demographic group at Gus Franklin Jr. is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gus Franklin Jr.?
Gus Franklin Jr. has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Gus Franklin Jr. rank among elementary schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Franklin Jr. ranks #8 of 24 elementary schools in Victorville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Adelanto Elementary?
Besides Gus Franklin Jr., Adelanto Elementary also operates Melva Davis Academy of Excellence (833 students), Columbia Middle (754 students), and Mesa Linda Middle (735 students). See the Adelanto Elementary district page for the complete list.