Franklin S Edmonds School

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Franklin S Edmonds School is an elementary school located in Philadelphia, PA that serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 476 students. It is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin S Edmonds School consistently ranks in the bottom 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with proficiency rates on the PSSA exams that are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 9.4% of students were proficient or better in Math compared to 40.4% statewide. The school also has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 5.9% in recent years, and an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very low-income student population. However, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $19,853 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district average.

The nearby Rowen William School, Houston Henry E School, and McCloskey John F School also perform poorly on academic measures, with proficiency rates well below state averages. However, some schools outside the Philadelphia City School District, like Glenside Elementary School and Wyncote Elementary School in the Cheltenham School District, have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding 50% in Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, the John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, a public magnet school in the Philadelphia City School District, outperforms Franklin S Edmonds School and other nearby schools in academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 8025 Thouron Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19150-2424


(215) 400-3370

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1328th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,853 Help


Students who attend Franklin S Edmonds School usually attend:

High:    King Martin Luther High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.2%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.2% Help


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Compare Details Franklin S Edmonds School ranks worse than 87% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 66th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Franklin S Edmonds School ranks worse than 89.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.89. (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: African American (94.2%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin S Edmonds School is 12.3. 79 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin S Edmonds School is $19,853. 86 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin S Edmonds School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin S Edmonds School 1328th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Franklin S Edmonds School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Franklin S Edmonds School 798th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Franklin S Edmonds School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin S Edmonds School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.24 1133rd 1302 13.0%
2004 35.77 953rd 1308 27.1%
2005 61.98 584th 1299 55.0%
2006 56.04 805th 1545 47.9%
2007 58.63 772nd 1555 50.4%
2008 73.82 373rd 1551 76.0%
2009 68.88 491st 1549 68.3%
2010 67.19 572nd 1579 63.8%
2011 74.86 340th 1597 78.7%
2012 6.64 1503rd 1599 6.0%
2013 8.19 1372nd 1519 9.7%
2014 7.80 1330th 1467 9.3%
2015 9.11 1314th 1474 10.9%
2016 5.15 1461st 1554 6.0%
2017 7.98 1392nd 1547 10.0%
2018 8.73 1375th 1530 10.1%
2019 5.69 1435th 1544 7.1%
2022 10.57 1332nd 1534 13.2%
2023 10.61 1350th 1534 12.0%
2024 12.09 1328th 1526 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.01 1207th 1414 14.6%
2024 19.64 1191st 1432 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.57 1265th 1488 15.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.81 975th 1084 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.55 1340th 1495 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.92 240th 437 45.1%
2024 46.06 214th 437 51.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Franklin S Edmonds School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.46 839th 891 5.8%
2022 10.51 781st 883 11.6%
2023 7.30 843rd 893 5.6%
2024 9.89 798th 891 10.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.07 834th 874 4.6%
2024 12.77 781st 877 10.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.00 786th 860 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.33 667th 672 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.62 762nd 870 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Franklin S Edmonds School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.03 368th 421 12.6%
2024 29.55 286th 408 29.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Franklin S Edmonds School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 7 696 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1989 9 784 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1990 4 821 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1991 4 843 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1992 3 749 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 2 765 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1994 8 874 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 883
1995 2 918 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1996 2 918 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1997 1 879 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 886
1998 4 889 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1999 3 776 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2000 2 728 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 1 712 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2002 4 604 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2003 4 604 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2004 4 597 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2005 4 674 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2006 4 675 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2007 1 624 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2008 1 624 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2009 0 600 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 605
2010 0 612 1 7 0 n/a n/a 3 623
2011 1 639 1 6 0 0 5 0 652
2012 0 574 1 6 0 0 7 0 588
2013 1 561 0 9 0 0 15 0 586
2014 1 511 0 5 0 0 21 0 538
2015 1 501 0 1 0 1 37 0 541
2016 2 475 1 10 0 1 43 0 532
2017 2 531 1 12 0 1 26 0 573
2018 9 597 1 18 1 1 25 0 652
2019 6 613 0 13 1 1 32 0 666
2020 3 544 0 15 1 0 31 0 594
2021 3 505 2 16 1 0 16 0 543
2022 3 414 2 17 0 0 8 0 444
2023 2 448 2 13 0 0 11 0 476
2024 0 389 2 10 0 0 12 0 413

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 S Edmonds School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 38.0 18.6 n/a
1989 801 40.0 20.0 n/a
1990 834 41.0 20.3 0
1991 858 42.0 20.4 n/a
1992 755 39.0 19.3 n/a
1993 769 37.4 20.6 n/a
1994 883 39.0 22.6 n/a
1995 922 47.0 19.6 n/a
1996 922 47.0 19.6 n/a
1997 886 47.0 18.9 n/a
1998 899 48.0 18.7 n/a
1999 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
2000 734 41.5 17.7 79.3
2001 723 40.0 18.1 79.5
2002 613 30.0 20.4 79.3
2003 613 30.0 20.4 79.3
2004 604 34.3 17.6 90.4
2005 684 35.5 19.3 71.1
2006 685 34.5 19.9 76.9
2007 627 36.4 17.2 80.2
2008 628 36.4 17.3 70.7
2009 605 36.3 16.6 70.5
2010 623 38.3 16.2 94.5
2011 652 31.7 20.5 94.8
2012 588 32.4 18.1 93.2
2013 586 33.0 17.7 93.3
2014 538 32.5 16.5 90.1
2015 541 29.0 18.6 97.4
2016 532 28.0 19.0 100
2017 573 33.7 16.9 99.8
2018 652 32.2 20.2 99.7
2019 666 39.2 16.9 99.7
2020 594 39.3 15.1 99.7
2021 543 36.6 14.8 99.4
2022 444 30.9 14.3 99.3
2023 476 33.3 14.2 100
2024 413 33.5 12.3 100.2

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 S Edmonds School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 709 38.0 18.6 n/a
1989 801 40.0 20.0 n/a
1990 834 41.0 20.3 0
1991 858 42.0 20.4 n/a
1992 755 39.0 19.3 n/a
1993 769 37.4 20.6 n/a
1994 883 39.0 22.6 n/a
1995 922 47.0 19.6 n/a
1996 922 47.0 19.6 n/a
1997 886 47.0 18.9 n/a
1998 899 48.0 18.7 n/a
1999 785 47.0 16.7 n/a
2000 734 41.5 17.7 79.3
2001 723 40.0 18.1 79.5
2002 613 30.0 20.4 79.3
2003 613 30.0 20.4 79.3
2004 604 34.3 17.6 90.4
2005 684 35.5 19.3 71.1
2006 685 34.5 19.9 76.9
2007 627 36.4 17.2 80.2
2008 628 36.4 17.3 70.7
2009 605 36.3 16.6 70.5
2010 623 38.3 16.2 94.5
2011 652 31.7 20.5 94.8
2012 588 32.4 18.1 93.2
2013 586 33.0 17.7 93.3
2014 538 32.5 16.5 90.1
2015 541 29.0 18.6 97.4
2016 532 28.0 19.0 100
2017 573 33.7 16.9 99.8
2018 652 32.2 20.2 99.7
2019 666 39.2 16.9 99.7
2020 594 39.3 15.1 99.7
2021 543 36.6 14.8 99.4
2022 444 30.9 14.3 99.3
2023 476 33.3 14.2 100
2024 413 33.5 12.3 100.2

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 S Edmonds School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,600 (13.1%) $10,649 (86.9%) $12,249
2020 $1,972 (14.1%) $12,014 (85.9%) $13,986
2021 $3,980 (26.2%) $11,228 (73.8%) $15,208
2022 $9,491 (47.8%) $10,362 (52.2%) $19,853

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin S Edmonds School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1435th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1350th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.9%
Ranks 839th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 843rd of 893 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)23.333.3
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)21.625.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)5.28.5
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Franklin S Edmonds School)43.445.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)19.735.5
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)10.50
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)35.819.1
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)03.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)3.618.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)3.92.2
 1.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)1818
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)1.52.7
 1.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Franklin S Edmonds School)23.515.8
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)2018.9
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Franklin S Edmonds School)8.17.6
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Franklin S Edmonds School)33.132.5
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin S Edmonds School)20.422.8
 2.4%
   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 Students666476
 28.5%
African American613448
 26.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White62
 66.7%
Two or More Races3211
 65.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%100%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin S Edmonds School

Students at Franklin S Edmonds School are 94% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Franklin S Edmonds School usually go on to attend:

High : King Martin Luther High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Franklin S Edmonds School.

Franklin S Edmonds School ranks in the bottom 13.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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