Enrollment
717
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheville, NC
The Franklin School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for The Franklin School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370036103332Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Franklin School of Innovation earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 717
- students enrolled
The Franklin School of Innovation has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Franklin School of Innovation ranks #10 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: The Franklin School of Innovation · North Carolina
NCES ID 370036103332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Franklin School of Innovation compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Franklin School of Innovation
The Franklin School of Innovation is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Asheville, North Carolina, enrolling 717 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding The Franklin School of Innovation spends $9,575 per pupil, 20% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Asheville's public schools, it stands alongside Ic Imagine (1,239 students): The Franklin School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13:1).
The Franklin School of Innovation is a single-school charter district, so The Franklin School of Innovation operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The Franklin School of Innovation compares
The Franklin School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, The Franklin School of Innovation is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Franklin School of Innovation, which includes The Franklin School of Innovation.
$9,575
Per student
-20%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 students per teacher
Estes Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sand Hill-Venable Elem
Standard public school
590 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Haw Creek Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Isaac Dickson Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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 public 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 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Franklin School of Innovation rank among schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Franklin School of Innovation ranks #10 of 13 schools in Asheville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asheville on the city page.
Is The Franklin School of Innovation a good school?
The Franklin School of Innovation earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 The Franklin School of Innovation?
None; The Franklin School of Innovation is a single-school charter district, and The Franklin School of Innovation is its only campus.
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