Hartranft John F School

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Hartranft John F School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 299 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartranft John F School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (65.55%) and Hispanic (27.76%), and an extremely high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with academic performance on PSSA tests significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.1% to 8.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages.

The struggles of Hartranft John F School are not unique, as the nearby schools, such as Potter-Thomas School, Hunter William High School, and Sheppard Isaac School, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar demographic profiles. This suggests that the challenges faced by Hartranft John F School are reflective of the broader educational landscape in this area of Philadelphia, and addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors contributing to these persistent educational inequities may be crucial in improving outcomes for students in the district.


Detail:

Public K-8

 720 W Cumberland St
       Philadelphia, PA  19133-2226


(215) 400-7090

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1494th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,133 Help


Students who attend Hartranft John F School usually attend:

High:    Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
    Kensington Health Sciences
    Kensington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.6%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Hartranft John F School ranks worse than 97.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 126th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hartranft John F School ranks worse than 99% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.01. (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 (65.6%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartranft John F School is 9.4, which is the 11th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartranft John F School is $23,133, which is the 23rd highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hartranft John F School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartranft John F School 1494th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hartranft John F School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Hartranft John F School 884th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Hartranft John F School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hartranft John F School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.53 1293rd 1302 0.7%
2004 0.99 1272nd 1308 2.8%
2005 1.28 1264th 1299 2.7%
2006 1.16 1526th 1545 1.2%
2007 1.70 1530th 1555 1.6%
2008 1.01 1540th 1551 0.7%
2009 0.68 1540th 1549 0.6%
2010 4.78 1527th 1579 3.3%
2011 3.46 1554th 1597 2.7%
2012 2.81 1555th 1599 2.8%
2013 4.09 1428th 1519 6.0%
2014 0.57 1459th 1467 0.5%
2015 2.12 1469th 1474 0.3%
2016 3.19 1500th 1554 3.5%
2017 3.40 1493rd 1547 3.5%
2018 5.76 1424th 1530 6.9%
2019 8.59 1388th 1544 10.1%
2022 4.71 1476th 1534 3.8%
2023 4.53 1494th 1534 2.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.06 1383rd 1414 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.64 415th 437 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hartranft John F School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 1.78 723rd 736 1.8%
2007 2.18 734th 749 2.0%
2008 2.25 737th 753 2.1%
2009 3.73 745th 770 3.2%
2010 2.15 790th 805 1.9%
2011 2.79 801st 825 2.9%
2012 2.45 814th 834 2.4%
2013 4.81 695th 758 8.3%
2014 4.20 680th 728 6.6%
2015 5.91 783rd 835 6.2%
2016 6.25 807th 870 7.2%
2017 13.22 733rd 877 16.4%
2018 19.88 669th 861 22.3%
2019 18.42 696th 891 21.9%
2022 5.38 877th 883 0.7%
2023 5.01 884th 893 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.28 865th 874 1.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hartranft John F School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.84 415th 421 1.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Hartranft John F School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 671 3 298 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1989 1 596 2 218 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1990 0 586 2 219 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1991 1 564 1 258 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1992 3 564 2 243 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1993 5 571 1 233 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1994 4 580 1 208 1 n/a n/a 0 794
1995 6 596 0 186 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1996 6 596 0 186 2 n/a n/a 0 790
1997 4 523 0 171 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1998 4 501 0 156 3 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 6 462 0 149 3 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 5 441 0 126 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 4 429 0 110 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 5 397 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 5 397 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 6 413 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 9 431 1 147 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 9 454 1 160 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 3 388 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 2 383 0 121 0 n/a n/a 2 508
2009 1 329 0 106 0 n/a n/a 1 437
2010 1 319 0 117 0 n/a n/a 2 439
2011 4 320 0 120 1 0 11 0 456
2012 2 320 0 115 1 0 10 0 448
2013 1 308 1 114 4 0 16 0 444
2014 3 365 0 144 3 0 29 0 544
2015 6 333 0 142 3 0 37 0 521
2016 6 323 0 130 3 0 35 0 497
2017 6 354 0 117 3 2 37 0 519
2018 6 339 0 118 2 2 36 0 503
2019 4 355 0 107 1 2 33 0 502
2020 5 321 0 120 2 2 29 0 479
2021 4 301 0 113 0 2 25 0 445
2022 1 245 0 91 0 2 18 0 357
2023 1 196 0 83 0 1 18 0 299

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 Hartranft John F School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 51.0 19.0 n/a
1989 817 49.0 16.6 n/a
1990 807 46.0 17.5 0
1991 824 46.0 17.9 n/a
1992 812 44.0 18.4 n/a
1993 810 42.5 19.1 n/a
1994 794 37.0 21.5 n/a
1995 790 38.0 20.8 n/a
1996 790 38.0 20.8 n/a
1997 700 34.0 20.6 n/a
1998 664 35.0 19.0 n/a
1999 620 37.0 16.8 n/a
2000 574 36.0 15.9 98.6
2001 545 36.0 15.1 97.8
2002 504 24.0 21.0 98.8
2003 504 24.0 21.0 98.8
2004 537 28.1 19.1 97.6
2005 588 30.1 19.5 84.7
2006 624 30.1 20.7 92.5
2007 528 39.1 13.5 92.4
2008 508 35.2 14.4 88.5
2009 437 31.0 14.1 92
2010 439 32.0 13.7 91.3
2011 456 32.7 13.9 91.2
2012 448 31.0 14.4 92.6
2013 444 35.0 12.6 93.5
2014 544 36.0 15.1 99.4
2015 521 38.0 13.7 99.4
2016 497 25.0 19.8 100
2017 519 35.6 14.5 100
2018 503 35.2 14.2 100
2019 502 35.2 14.2 99.8
2020 479 34.2 14.0 99.8
2021 445 33.0 13.4 99.3
2022 357 36.6 9.7 99.2
2023 299 31.6 9.4 100

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 Hartranft John F School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 973 51.0 19.0 n/a
1989 817 49.0 16.6 n/a
1990 807 46.0 17.5 0
1991 824 46.0 17.9 n/a
1992 812 44.0 18.4 n/a
1993 810 42.5 19.1 n/a
1994 794 37.0 21.5 n/a
1995 790 38.0 20.8 n/a
1996 790 38.0 20.8 n/a
1997 700 34.0 20.6 n/a
1998 664 35.0 19.0 n/a
1999 620 37.0 16.8 n/a
2000 574 36.0 15.9 98.6
2001 545 36.0 15.1 97.8
2002 504 24.0 21.0 98.8
2003 504 24.0 21.0 98.8
2004 537 28.1 19.1 97.6
2005 588 30.1 19.5 84.7
2006 624 30.1 20.7 92.5
2007 528 39.1 13.5 92.4
2008 508 35.2 14.4 88.5
2009 437 31.0 14.1 92
2010 439 32.0 13.7 91.3
2011 456 32.7 13.9 91.2
2012 448 31.0 14.4 92.6
2013 444 35.0 12.6 93.5
2014 544 36.0 15.1 99.4
2015 521 38.0 13.7 99.4
2016 497 25.0 19.8 100
2017 519 35.6 14.5 100
2018 503 35.2 14.2 100
2019 502 35.2 14.2 99.8
2020 479 34.2 14.0 99.8
2021 445 33.0 13.4 99.3
2022 357 36.6 9.7 99.2
2023 299 31.6 9.4 100

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 Hartranft John F School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,040 (15.5%) $11,160 (84.5%) $13,200
2020 $2,177 (14.4%) $12,951 (85.6%) $15,128
2021 $4,094 (24.9%) $12,372 (75.1%) $16,466
2022 $10,886 (47.1%) $12,247 (52.9%) $23,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartranft John F School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1388th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1494th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.5%
Ranks 696th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 884th of 893 Middle schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)2511.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)26.415.8
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)19.36.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hartranft John F School)33.323.5
 9.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)30.411.8
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)6.48
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)12.816
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)11.80
 11.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)44.916.7
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)9.70
 9.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)48.810.3
 38.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hartranft John F School)7.20
 7.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hartranft John F School)12.29.7
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)4013.8
 26.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hartranft John F School)13.83.8
 10%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hartranft John F School)24.516.9
 7.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hartranft John F School)33.213.8
 19.4%
   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 Students502299
 40.4%
African American355196
 44.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic10783
 22.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White41
 75%
Two or More Races3318
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Students at Hartranft John F School are 66% African American, 28% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Hartranft John F School.

Hartranft John F School ranks in the bottom 2.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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