- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, IN
Needham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Needham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180369000583
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Needham Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Needham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Needham Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180369000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Needham Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180369000583 · Franklin, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Community High School (1,531 students)
Needham Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Needham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community High School
1,531 students
- Custer Baker I
Custer Baker Intermediate School
734 students
- Franklin Commu
Franklin Community Middle School
726 students
- Creekside Elem 517
Creekside Elementary School
517 students
- Northwood Elem 505
Northwood Elementary School
505 students
- This school 347
Needham Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Needham Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Needham Elementary School compares
Needham Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Needham Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Community School Corp reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Needham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer Baker Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Needham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Needham Elementary School
How many students attend Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Needham Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Needham Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Needham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Needham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Needham Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Franklin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Needham Elementary School rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Needham Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Franklin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Community School Corp?
Besides Needham Elementary School, Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students), Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students), and Franklin Community Middle School (726 students). See the Franklin Community School Corp district page for the complete list.