Enrollment
347
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Needham Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Needham Elementary School
Needham Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Indiana, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 451 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #156.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside Creekside Elementary School (517 students): Needham Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 16.7:1).
Franklin Community School Corp also operates Franklin Community High School (1,531 students) and Custer Baker Intermediate School (734 students) alongside Needham Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Needham Elementary School compares
Needham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Community School Corp, which includes Needham Elementary School.
$11,599
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.7%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,531
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Needham Elementary School a good school?
Needham Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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