Enrollment
586
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TX
Roland Reynolds El
Federal NCES profile for Roland Reynolds El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481974001937
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roland Reynolds El earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roland Reynolds El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roland Reynolds El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Franklin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roland Reynolds El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roland Reynolds El
Roland Reynolds El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin, Texas, enrolling 586 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 586 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,040 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Franklin Isd also operates Franklin H S (448 students) and Franklin Middle (428 students) alongside Roland Reynolds El.
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 Roland Reynolds El compares
Roland Reynolds El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Roland Reynolds El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Isd, which includes Roland Reynolds El.
$14,454
Per student
+6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 7.1%
Federal 11.4%
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 Roland Reynolds El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roland Reynolds El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roland Reynolds El
How many students attend Roland Reynolds El?
Roland Reynolds El has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roland Reynolds El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roland Reynolds El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower 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 Roland Reynolds El?
36.3% of students at Roland Reynolds El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roland Reynolds El?
The largest demographic group at Roland Reynolds El is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Franklin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roland Reynolds El?
Roland Reynolds El has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roland Reynolds El rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Roland Reynolds El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Franklin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Roland Reynolds El a good school?
Roland Reynolds El earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas 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 Isd?
Besides Roland Reynolds El, Franklin Isd also operates Franklin H S (448 students) and Franklin Middle (428 students). See the Franklin Isd district page for the complete list.
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