Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District

6141 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,212 students in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
11,212 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
518 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#114 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
25 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,642 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
15%
3%
# Hispanic Students
978 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
1,281 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
6,570 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
59%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
702 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
295
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
765
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
832
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
880
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
854
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
851
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
877
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
828
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
836
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
875
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
889
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
863
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
823
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
723
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
21
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,367 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,019 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$124 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,367
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,019
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Grades: K-3
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Thompson Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 E Thompson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Grades: K-3
| 666 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6620 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Grades: K-3
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5814 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 782-4274
Grades: K-3
| 484 students
Rank: #66.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Grades: 4-6
| 1,296 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Grades: 9-12
| 3,319 students
Rank: #88.
South Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 443-3379
Grades: K-3
| 627 students
Rank: #99.
Edgewood Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7620 Edgewood
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 803-5024
Grades: 4-6
| 1,260 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Central Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10440 Indian Crk Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,711 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wanamaker Early Learning Center
Magnet School
4150 Bazil Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4500
Grades: PK
| 295 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District manages 11 public schools serving 11,212 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #115 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District?
59% of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District?
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,019 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links