Franklin Township Elementary School

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Franklin Township Elementary School ranks 864 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Township Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cashtown, Pennsylvania, serving 369 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Gettysburg Area School District, which is ranked 238 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Franklin Township Elementary School has shown a fluctuating academic performance on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests over the past few years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance on PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) tests was below the district and state averages, with 44.7% proficient or better in Math and 49% proficient or better in ELA. However, the school's performance on the PSSA Science test was significantly higher, with 83.6% proficient or better, compared to the district's 76.1% and the state's 65.8%. The school's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with lower rankings for white students and higher rankings for economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary School, James Gettys Elementary School, and Hooverville Elementary School, Franklin Township Elementary School has shown similar or slightly lower academic performance on PSSA tests. However, Guilford Hills Elementary School, located about 12.6 miles away, has consistently outperformed Franklin Township Elementary School on PSSA tests. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, at 44.99%, may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to some of the nearby schools with lower percentages of low-income students.

Detail:

Public K-5

870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310-0124

(717) 334-6254

District: Gettysburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
864^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,039

Students who attend Franklin Township Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gettysburg Area Middle School
High:	Gettysburg Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Township Elementary School ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Gettysburg Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gettysburg Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Township Elementary School is 13.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Gettysburg Area School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Township Elementary School is $17,039, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Gettysburg Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Township Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Township Elementary School 864^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Franklin Township Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Gettysburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gettysburg Area School District 238^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Township Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	66.75	598^th	1519	60.6%
2014	60.86	730^th	1467	50.2%
2015	68.32	522^nd	1474	64.6%
2016	62.47	695^th	1554	55.3%
2017	52.93	870^th	1547	43.8%
2018	62.75	668^th	1530	56.3%
2019	67.88	551^st	1544	64.3%
2021	78.01	295^th	1433	79.4%
2022	63.36	615^th	1534	59.9%
2023	57.40	751^st	1534	51.0%
2024	49.97	864^th	1526	43.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.10	789^th	1414	44.2%
2024	57.71	639^th	1432	55.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.94	803^rd	1488	46.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.66	896^th	1495	40.1%

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Rank History for White students at Franklin Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.33	665^th	1236	46.2%
2024	36.36	864^th	1229	29.7%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Township Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	336	14	6	43	0	5	404
2013	309	15	4	43	0	5	376
2014	340	14	5	37	0	6	402
2015	324	14	6	45	0	5	394
2016	308	14	6	41	0	4	373
2017	313	8	8	37	0	11	377
2018	314	6	6	37	0	10	373
2019	325	10	10	32	0	13	390
2020	302	7	10	32	0	25	376
2021	294	4	6	30	2	24	360
2022	295	4	3	34	2	22	360
2023	293	5	3	43	2	23	369

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 Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	404	28.8	14.0	44.3
2013	376	27.4	13.6	46.3
2014	402	27.5	14.6	42.3
2015	394	28.0	14.0	48
2016	373	28.0	13.3	47.5
2017	377	28.0	13.4	44.3
2018	373	27.1	13.7	47.2
2019	390	27.1	14.3	47.7
2020	376	26.9	13.9	44.4
2021	360	27.8	12.9	41.1
2022	360	27.1	13.2	38.6
2023	369	28.0	13.1	45

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 Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	404	28.8	14.0	44.3
2013	376	27.4	13.6	46.3
2014	402	27.5	14.6	42.3
2015	394	28.0	14.0	48
2016	373	28.0	13.3	47.5
2017	377	28.0	13.4	44.3
2018	373	27.1	13.7	47.2
2019	390	27.1	14.3	47.7
2020	376	26.9	13.9	44.4
2021	360	27.8	12.9	41.1
2022	360	27.1	13.2	38.6
2023	369	28.0	13.1	45

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 Township Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$771 (5.4%)	$13,504 (94.6%)	$14,275
2020	$1,018 (7.6%)	$12,426 (92.4%)	$13,444
2021	$1,373 (9.1%)	$13,753 (90.9%)	$15,126
2022	$1,190 (7.0%)	$15,849 (93.0%)	$17,039

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Township Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 551^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 751^st of 1534 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Township Elementary School)	53.2	55.6	2.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Elementary School)	66.1	58.7	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Township Elementary School)	58.3	38.9	19.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Township Elementary School)	85	76.1	8.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Elementary School)	78	45.2	32.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Franklin Township Elementary School)	59.5	62.9	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Elementary School)	71.7	64.8	6.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Franklin Township Elementary School)	57.2	51.4	5.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Franklin Township Elementary School)	85	76.1	8.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Township Elementary School)	71.8	55.3	16.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	369	5.4%
African American	10	5	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	32	43	34.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	325	293	9.8%
Two or More Races	13	23	76.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	45%	2.7%

Schools Near Franklin Township Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	870 Old Route 30	Cashtown	17310	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	369	28	13.1	45.0%	293 (79.4%)	5 (1.4%)	43 (11.7%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.2%)	50	864^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.4%		57.4	751^st of 1534 public elementary schools	51.0%	113	58.5	44.8	33.9		44.7	83.6	83.6	54.7	46.2	47.1		49.0	$17,039	$1,190	$15,849
Biglerville Elementary School	Public	K-3	3270 Biglerville Road	Biglerville	17307	Adams County	Upper Adams School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 677-7191	435	33	13.3	51.3%	293 (67.4%)	4 (0.9%)	128 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)	50.0				50.0			50.0				50.0	$15,171	$1,097	$14,074
James Gettys Elementary School	Public	K-5	898 Biglerville Rd	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	331	27	12.4	47.1%	233 (70.4%)	17 (5.1%)	53 (16.0%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	61.8	669^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.2%		60.9	677^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%	8	53.2	50.7	61.1		54.7	82.6	82.6	55.4	50.7	64.8		56.5	$20,060	$1,423	$18,637
Vida Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	120 E Broadway	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Vida Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-3643	238	16	14.6		86 (36.1%)	6 (2.5%)	144 (60.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	42.4	985^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.5%		39.8	1021^st of 1534 public elementary schools	33.4%	36	35.0	27.0	20.0	18.8	27.1	78.4	78.4	46.2	62.1	66.6	56.3	56.9	$30,124	$1,966	$28,159
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	98 Lefever Street	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-6254	372	29	12.9	46.2%	270 (72.6%)	22 (5.9%)	53 (14.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.4%)	44.9	944^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.1%		47.1	919^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.1%	25	46.4	42.8	35.4		41.6	75.7	75.7	63.7	40.0	43.1		49.0	$18,001	$1,611	$16,390
Fairfield Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	4842 Fairfield Rd	Fairfield	17320	Adams County	Fairfield Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 642-8228	364	32	11.3	36.5%	340 (93.4%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	74.6	404^th of 1526 public elementary schools	73.5%		69.9	493^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%	89	75.3	53.4			65.1	93.3	93.3	65.7	63.4			64.6	$9,713	$143	$9,570
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	888 Coleman Road	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Montessori Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(717) 334-1120	273	19	14.7	49.8%	239 (87.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.2%)	46.3	921^st of 1526 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.7	982^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	61	50.1	20.0	31.9	35.0	34.1	80.0	80.0	56.2	43.3	51.1	65.0	52.8	$12,146	$438	$11,708
Fayetteville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8 E Main St	Fayetteville	17222	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 352-2774	442	38	11.7	100.0%	340 (76.9%)	11 (2.5%)	43 (9.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (9.3%)	56.4	772^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	49.4%		58	738^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.9%	34	51.5	47.5	51.7		50.3	81.9	81.9	51.5	59.0	51.7		54.1	$17,115	$1,384	$15,731
Mowrey Elementary School	Public	K-5	7891 Tomstown Road	Waynesboro	17268	Franklin County	Waynesboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 762-1191	513	38	13.4	54.6%	466 (90.8%)	10 (1.9%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	49.8	868^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.1%		39.1	1038^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.3%	170	63.9	50.0	27.4		47.2	82.6	82.6	68.0	40.2	32.9		46.4	$13,873	$2,249	$11,624
Guilford Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2105 Lincoln Way E	Chambersburg	17202	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 352-2124	193	16	12.1	44.0%	159 (82.4%)	6 (3.1%)	13 (6.7%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	78.4	322^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	78.9%		80.6	274^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.1%	48	67.9	70.0	57.6		64.9	96.7	96.7	64.2	66.6	66.7		65.9	$16,052	$1,047	$15,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Township Elementary School

How many students attend Franklin Township Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Franklin Township Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Township Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Township Elementary School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Franklin Township Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Township Elementary School ranks 864^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Franklin Township Elementary School in?

Gettysburg Area School District

What schools do graduates of Franklin Township Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Township Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gettysburg Area Middle School
High : Gettysburg Area High School

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