At a glance
Reported students
1,797
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
90.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Franklin Central Junior High: 1,797 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.7:1
What the reported data says about Franklin Central Junior High
Franklin Central Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Franklin Township Com Sch Corp. NCES reports 1,797 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.5%) and Asian (18.4%). English learners represent 15.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Franklin Central Junior High
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 90.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.5%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black12.6%
- Asian18.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,365 reported students
Edgewood Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,300 reported students
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
568 reported students
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
487 reported students
South Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
476 reported students
Arlington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
454 reported students
Public schools near Franklin Central Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 04–06 | 1,365 | 1.7 mi |
| Edgewood Intermediate School Middle · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 04–06 | 1,300 | 2.8 mi |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,079 | 4.7 mi |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl Middle · MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,106 | 5.4 mi |
| New Palestine Jr High School Middle · New Palestine Community Schools | 07–08 | 606 | 6.4 mi |
| New Palestine Intermediate School Middle · New Palestine Community Schools | 05–06 | 605 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Central Junior High
What grades does Franklin Central Junior High serve?
Franklin Central Junior High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp.
How many students attend Franklin Central Junior High?
Franklin Central Junior High reported 1,797 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,779 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin Central Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 1,797 students and 90.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin Central Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin Central Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Franklin Township Com Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin Central Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Franklin Central Junior High in?
Franklin Central Junior High is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin Central Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1.7 mi), Edgewood Intermediate School (2.8 mi), Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.