Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School is a public charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that serves 955 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District, which is ranked 402 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School consistently performs below the state average in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) scores, its performance is generally better than nearby public schools like Webster School and Stearne Allen Middle School, which have significantly lower PSSA proficiency rates. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better but White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse.

The school's fluctuating spending per student, ranging from $5,282 to $16,326 over the past few years, and its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.7 to 17.2 may be contributing factors to its academic challenges, particularly in higher grade levels. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions for underperforming student groups could be crucial for improving Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School's overall performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4259 Richmond Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19137


(215) 289-3389

District: Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

SchoolDigger Rank:
911th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,716 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  955

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.7%
Hispanic:
14.3%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School ranks worse than 58.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.22. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.7%), Hispanic (14.3%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School is $6,716.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School 911th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School 523rd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School 402nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 44.61 1128th 1597 29.4%
2012 56.88 909th 1599 43.2%
2015 47.83 916th 1474 37.9%
2016 66.65 602nd 1554 61.3%
2017 70.93 490th 1547 68.3%
2018 72.62 431st 1530 71.8%
2019 72.77 448th 1544 71.0%
2021 55.19 738th 1433 48.5%
2022 49.51 905th 1534 41.0%
2023 42.92 976th 1534 36.4%
2024 46.78 911th 1526 40.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.69 721st 1414 49.0%
2024 51.75 752nd 1432 47.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.73 913th 1488 38.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.71 654th 1043 37.3%
2024 53.85 439th 1084 59.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.14 886th 1495 40.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.19 182nd 432 57.9%
2024 48.65 224th 454 50.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.76 1036th 1236 16.2%
2024 29.75 954th 1229 22.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 67.64 317th 834 62.0%
2015 56.87 380th 835 54.5%
2016 59.86 377th 870 56.7%
2017 69.65 250th 877 71.5%
2018 76.26 188th 861 78.2%
2019 80.55 140th 891 84.3%
2021 45.95 453rd 797 43.2%
2022 53.43 428th 883 51.5%
2023 57.38 381st 893 57.3%
2024 44.22 523rd 891 41.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.09 332nd 874 62.0%
2024 44.18 502nd 877 42.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.47 504th 860 41.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.73 276th 660 58.2%
2024 52.35 244th 672 63.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.49 535th 870 38.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.40 136th 362 62.4%
2024 43.63 194th 362 46.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.58 416th 681 38.9%
2024 25.69 537th 673 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Open Quote Very bad experience with this school!! The upper staff spoke to me like I was trash. Basically said they have 900 and something students and my son was just one of them. The communication is absolutely awful!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 181 31 5 29 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 269 33 6 34 1 0 0 0 343
2012 476 38 10 42 1 0 0 0 567
2013 775 45 9 72 1 0 0 0 902
2014 783 46 10 76 1 0 1 0 917
2015 793 36 7 72 1 0 1 0 910
2016 789 39 6 70 1 0 2 0 907
2017 789 37 7 69 1 1 6 0 910
2018 785 43 10 78 1 1 18 0 936
2019 779 48 9 84 1 2 25 0 948
2020 775 56 9 98 1 1 14 0 954
2021 767 57 10 101 0 1 14 0 950
2022 717 64 18 110 0 2 18 0 929
2023 713 64 21 137 1 2 17 0 955

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 247 12.0 20.5 59.5
2011 343 16.0 21.4 63.3
2012 567 30.5 18.5 61.7
2013 902 48.5 18.5 55
2014 917 50.0 18.3 51.1
2015 910 50.0 18.2 52.9
2016 907 51.0 17.7 55.9
2017 910 50.0 18.2 n/a
2018 936 52.0 18.0 55.4
2019 948 52.0 18.2 54.3
2020 954 54.0 17.6 n/a
2021 950 55.0 17.2 51.4
2022 929 55.0 16.8 54.5
2023 955 57.0 16.7 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 247 12.0 20.5 59.5
2011 343 16.0 21.4 63.3
2012 567 30.5 18.5 61.7
2013 902 48.5 18.5 55
2014 917 50.0 18.3 51.1
2015 910 50.0 18.2 52.9
2016 907 51.0 17.7 55.9
2017 910 50.0 18.2 n/a
2018 936 52.0 18.0 55.4
2019 948 52.0 18.2 54.3
2020 954 54.0 17.6 n/a
2021 950 55.0 17.2 51.4
2022 929 55.0 16.8 54.5
2023 955 57.0 16.7 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,282 (100.0%) $5,282
2021 $00 (0.0%) $16,326 (100.0%) $16,326
2022 $00 (0.0%) $6,716 (100.0%) $6,716

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 448th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 976th of 1534 Elementary schools
 34.6%
Ranks 140th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 381st of 893 Middle schools
 27%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)70.649.1
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)66.649.1
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)70.636.4
 34.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)8264.8
 17.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)76.746.7
 30%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)61.233.3
 27.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)6646.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)56.433.1
 23.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)70.653.4
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)64.433.7
 30.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)78.258.6
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)41.716
 25.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)66.357.1
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)68.161.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)6133.8
 27.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)74.461.1
 13.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School)71.152.5
 18.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students948955
 0.7%
African American4864
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian921
 133.3%
Hispanic84137
 63.1%
Pacific Islander22
White779713
 8.5%
Two or More Races2517
 32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%64%
 9.7%


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Students at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School ranks 911th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 955 students attended Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School.


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