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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Franklin, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 397 students. The school is part of the Franklin Area School District, which is ranked 393 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (84.63%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 87% to 96.28% white students, its academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, only 36.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 30.4%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 985 and 947 out of around 1,500 schools over the past 10 years, placing it in the bottom 35-40% of schools statewide. Additionally, Central Elementary School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 45.87% to 100% free/reduced lunch.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Victory Elementary and Sandycreek Elementary, which also struggle with low performance and rankings, Central Elementary School generally underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the relatively high per-student spending at Central Elementary School suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in supporting student learning. However, there may be opportunities for the school to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a higher-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1276 Otter St
       Franklin, PA  16323-1351

(814) 432-8419

District: Franklin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
985th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,124 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Franklin Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Franklin Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 11.9. 1 elementary schools in the Franklin Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $18,124, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Franklin Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 985th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Franklin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Area School District 393rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.38 1065th 1302 18.2%
2004 57.70 658th 1308 49.7%
2005 24.92 1068th 1299 17.8%
2006 39.14 1149th 1545 25.6%
2007 34.42 1209th 1555 22.3%
2008 34.43 1214th 1551 21.7%
2009 39.08 1165th 1549 24.8%
2010 41.04 1159th 1579 26.6%
2011 45.89 1104th 1597 30.9%
2012 46.14 1108th 1599 30.7%
2013 46.52 1026th 1519 32.5%
2014 48.19 968th 1467 34.0%
2015 44.64 947th 1474 35.8%
2016 46.67 982nd 1554 36.8%
2017 42.57 1033rd 1547 33.2%
2018 40.16 1055th 1530 31.0%
2019 31.25 1140th 1544 26.2%
2021 26.81 1096th 1433 23.5%
2022 27.18 1140th 1534 25.7%
2023 42.19 985th 1534 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.32 815th 1414 42.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.38 527th 1043 49.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.00 984th 1236 20.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 18 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1989 398 17 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 378 18 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 351 23 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 377 27 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 373 27 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1994 342 28 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 322 44 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 322 44 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 326 37 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 290 44 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 259 46 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 232 48 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 234 52 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 203 50 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2003 203 50 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2004 215 53 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 229 39 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 215 37 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2007 223 39 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 210 37 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2009 214 33 2 2 1 n/a n/a 4 256
2010 239 27 2 2 1 n/a n/a 11 282
2011 259 27 2 4 2 0 1 0 295
2012 249 25 2 3 2 0 1 0 282
2013 359 29 4 3 3 2 2 0 402
2014 353 36 2 4 2 2 10 0 409
2015 349 31 3 4 2 2 24 0 415
2016 367 24 1 2 1 2 30 0 427
2017 373 26 2 11 1 2 41 0 456
2018 374 26 2 13 0 2 49 0 466
2019 371 20 1 7 0 2 43 0 444
2020 361 16 3 10 0 1 52 0 443
2021 341 13 1 9 0 0 43 0 407
2022 356 8 0 13 0 0 37 0 414
2023 336 10 0 12 0 0 39 0 397

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 24.7 15.4 n/a
1989 420 25.0 16.8 n/a
1990 399 24.4 16.3 0
1991 376 25.3 14.8 n/a
1992 406 18.1 22.4 n/a
1993 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1994 372 20.5 18.1 n/a
1995 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1996 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1997 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1998 349 23.0 15.2 n/a
1999 317 23.0 13.8 n/a
2000 288 20.0 14.4 63.9
2001 294 20.0 14.7 61.9
2002 256 19.4 13.2 71.9
2003 256 19.4 13.2 71.9
2004 275 18.4 14.9 70.2
2005 269 17.7 15.2 68.4
2006 254 18.2 14.0 77.2
2007 267 19.1 14.0 80.9
2008 249 22.9 10.9 76.3
2009 256 21.6 11.8 73.4
2010 282 21.6 13.0 81.5
2011 295 21.6 13.6 69.8
2012 282 21.6 13.0 75.5
2013 402 29.5 13.6 68.4
2014 409 31.4 13.0 71.1
2015 415 33.0 12.5 72
2016 427 31.0 13.7 71.9
2017 456 30.8 14.8 75.2
2018 466 32.8 14.2 77.5
2019 444 32.2 13.7 72.7
2020 443 33.1 13.3 75.8
2021 407 32.5 12.4 76.7
2022 414 33.2 12.4 75.1
2023 397 33.2 11.9 100

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 24.7 15.4 n/a
1989 420 25.0 16.8 n/a
1990 399 24.4 16.3 0
1991 376 25.3 14.8 n/a
1992 406 18.1 22.4 n/a
1993 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1994 372 20.5 18.1 n/a
1995 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1996 377 22.0 17.1 n/a
1997 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1998 349 23.0 15.2 n/a
1999 317 23.0 13.8 n/a
2000 288 20.0 14.4 63.9
2001 294 20.0 14.7 61.9
2002 256 19.4 13.2 71.9
2003 256 19.4 13.2 71.9
2004 275 18.4 14.9 70.2
2005 269 17.7 15.2 68.4
2006 254 18.2 14.0 77.2
2007 267 19.1 14.0 80.9
2008 249 22.9 10.9 76.3
2009 256 21.6 11.8 73.4
2010 282 21.6 13.0 81.5
2011 295 21.6 13.6 69.8
2012 282 21.6 13.0 75.5
2013 402 29.5 13.6 68.4
2014 409 31.4 13.0 71.1
2015 415 33.0 12.5 72
2016 427 31.0 13.7 71.9
2017 456 30.8 14.8 75.2
2018 466 32.8 14.2 77.5
2019 444 32.2 13.7 72.7
2020 443 33.1 13.3 75.8
2021 407 32.5 12.4 76.7
2022 414 33.2 12.4 75.1
2023 397 33.2 11.9 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $852 (6.9%) $11,445 (93.1%) $12,296
2020 $853 (6.9%) $11,460 (93.1%) $12,313
2021 $1,193 (6.7%) $16,646 (93.3%) $17,839
2022 $1,178 (6.5%) $16,946 (93.5%) $18,124

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1140th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 985th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)26.654.5
 27.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)4154.6
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)11.627.1
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)7182.7
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)52.532.2
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)2523.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)57.126.7
 30.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)33.945.6
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)66.154.3
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Central Elementary School)24.336.9
 12.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Elementary School)7182.7
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)5441.3
 12.7%
   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 Students444397
 10.6%
African American2010
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic712
 71.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White371336
 9.4%
Two or More Races4339
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%100%
 27.3%

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Central Elementary School ranks 985th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Central Elementary School.

Students at Central Elementary School are 85% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Franklin Area Junior/Senior High School


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