Enrollment
363
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington, MO
Washington-Franklin Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Franklin Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291191000442
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Franklin Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Franklin Elem. has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Franklin Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO.
School address
District: Farmington R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291191000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Franklin Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Franklin Elem.
Washington-Franklin Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Farmington, Missouri, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #138.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Farmington R-Vii spends $9,819 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students) and Farmington Middle (557 students) alongside Washington-Franklin Elem..
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 Washington-Franklin Elem. compares
Washington-Franklin Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Washington-Franklin Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington R-Vii, which includes Washington-Franklin Elem..
$9,819
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Washington-Franklin Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Truman Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Franklin Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Franklin Elem.
How many students attend Washington-Franklin Elem.?
Washington-Franklin Elem. has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Franklin Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Franklin Elem. is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Franklin Elem.?
45.5% of students at Washington-Franklin Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Franklin Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Franklin Elem. is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Farmington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Franklin Elem.?
Washington-Franklin Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Washington-Franklin Elem. rank among elementary schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Franklin Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Farmington, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Washington-Franklin Elem. a good school?
Washington-Franklin Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri 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 Farmington R-Vii?
Besides Washington-Franklin Elem., Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Sr. High (1,354 students), Farmington Middle (557 students), and Lincoln Intermediate (521 students). See the Farmington R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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