Frankton-Lapel Community Schools School District
School District · Anderson, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,075
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#266 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,174
$3,188 vs Indiana median
District size
3,075 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools ranks #266 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Frankton-Lapel Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lapel Elementary School (7.1/10), Frankton Elementary School (5.0/10), and Lapel SR High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Frankton-Lapel Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lapel Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Frankton Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lapel SR High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lapel Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Frankton JR-SR High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools is a Anderson, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,075 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $9,174 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Frankton-Lapel Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lapel Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Frankton-Lapel Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Anderson
- Total Enrollment
- 3,075
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- District spending per student
- $9,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Frankton-Lapel Community Schools is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools's district-level spending was $9,174 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Lapel Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Across schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Frankton-Lapel Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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