- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, OH
Pennyroyal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pennyroyal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440000969
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennyroyal Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennyroyal Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennyroyal Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Franklin, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Pennyroyal Elementary School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 390440000969 · Franklin, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 18.8:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (676 students)
Pennyroyal Elementary School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Pennyroyal 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
- George H Gerke 247
George H Gerke Elementary School
247 students
- This school 244
Pennyroyal Elementary School
244 students
- Hunter Element 218
Hunter Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Pennyroyal Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennyroyal Elementary School compares
Pennyroyal 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Pennyroyal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George H Gerke 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 Pennyroyal 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
George H Gerke Elementary School
Standard public school
247 students 17.6:1 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennyroyal Elementary School
How many students attend Pennyroyal Elementary School?
Pennyroyal Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennyroyal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennyroyal Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennyroyal Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Pennyroyal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennyroyal Elementary School?
Pennyroyal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pennyroyal Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennyroyal Elementary School ranks #3 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 Pennyroyal 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.