Enrollment
717
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370036103332 Charter school
The Franklin School of Innovation — Asheville, NC
Federal NCES profile for The Franklin School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: The Franklin School of Innovation · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Franklin School of Innovation compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Franklin School of Innovation reports 717 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 239 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Franklin School of Innovation spends $13,160 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 66.8% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Franklin School of Innovation compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,160
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 717 Top 76% in North Carolina — larger than 24% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370036103332
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 239:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Franklin School of Innovation, which includes The Franklin School of Innovation.
$13,160
Per student
+1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 66.8%
Federal 7.2%
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.
Similar other schools in Asheville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ic Imagine
Standard public school
1,239 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Estes Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Standard public school
590 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Haw Creek Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Franklin School of Innovation
How many students attend The Franklin School of Innovation?
The Franklin School of Innovation has 717 students enrolled. It is a other school in Asheville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Franklin School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at The Franklin School of Innovation is 13.6:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Franklin School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at The Franklin School of Innovation is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Asheville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Franklin School of Innovation?
The Franklin School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.