Willard Frances E School

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Willard Frances E School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades KG-4 with a total enrollment of 444 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willard Frances E School is a chronically low-performing school, with consistently poor academic outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (59.46%), with a significant African American population (32.43%) and a small White population (4.95%). Proficiency rates on the PSSA tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 11% proficiency in Math, 37.9% in Science, and 14.3% in English Language Arts. The school's student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, all perform poorly compared to state and district averages.

While the nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Brown Henry A School, Gloria Casarez Elementary School, and Richmond School, also perform poorly on academic measures, Willard Frances E School is one of the lowest-performing schools in the district. The school's high poverty rate, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic challenges, and the declining enrollment suggests that families may be choosing to send their children to other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2900 Emerald St
       Philadelphia, PA  19134-3552


(215) 400-7180

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1467th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,269 Help


Students who attend Willard Frances E School usually attend:

Middle:    Memphis Street Academy Charter School @ JP Jones
High:    Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
    Kensington Health Sciences
    Kensington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.5%
African American:
32.4%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Willard Frances E School ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 111th 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 5.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), African American (32.4%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willard Frances E School is 12.7, which is the 69th 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 Willard Frances E School is $20,269. 79 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willard Frances E School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willard Frances E School 1467th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Willard Frances E 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 Willard Frances E School

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Rank History for all students at Willard Frances E School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.79 1534th 1545 0.7%
2007 2.24 1516th 1555 2.5%
2008 17.61 1373rd 1551 11.5%
2009 24.49 1323rd 1549 14.6%
2010 17.18 1395th 1579 11.7%
2011 29.49 1313th 1597 17.8%
2012 18.83 1380th 1599 13.7%
2013 9.52 1357th 1519 10.7%
2014 7.86 1328th 1467 9.5%
2015 11.89 1282nd 1474 13.0%
2016 18.91 1269th 1554 18.3%
2017 17.06 1284th 1547 17.0%
2018 18.24 1260th 1530 17.6%
2019 6.09 1429th 1544 7.4%
2021 2.97 1425th 1433 0.6%
2022 4.41 1493rd 1534 2.7%
2023 5.31 1467th 1534 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willard Frances E School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.48 1323rd 1414 6.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willard Frances E School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.36 1019th 1043 2.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Willard Frances E School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.68 378th 437 13.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willard Frances E School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.71 366th 432 15.3%
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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 Willard Frances E School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 52 20 25 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 438 51 13 24 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 389 56 19 46 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 386 42 19 59 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 385 54 21 78 6 n/a n/a 0 544
1993 375 66 19 93 2 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 383 70 18 127 3 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 338 117 21 180 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1996 338 117 21 180 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1997 313 121 15 250 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1998 251 175 13 316 1 n/a n/a 0 756
1999 195 220 13 304 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2000 162 247 12 326 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 135 272 22 359 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2002 102 334 13 373 1 n/a n/a 0 823
2003 102 334 13 373 1 n/a n/a 0 823
2004 94 300 11 399 2 n/a n/a 0 806
2005 78 326 13 383 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2006 77 333 8 446 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2007 85 334 13 450 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2008 75 282 14 433 0 n/a n/a 9 813
2009 66 279 12 427 0 n/a n/a 12 796
2010 77 289 6 420 1 n/a n/a 14 807
2011 76 349 5 463 2 0 18 0 913
2012 73 325 4 478 2 0 27 0 909
2013 76 310 4 469 0 0 31 0 890
2014 58 259 2 458 0 0 52 0 829
2015 62 245 0 402 0 0 76 0 785
2016 57 219 0 400 1 0 76 0 753
2017 61 211 0 386 2 1 75 0 736
2018 70 214 1 360 4 1 72 0 722
2019 68 203 4 360 3 1 65 0 704
2020 43 228 4 361 1 1 39 0 677
2021 37 213 3 322 1 2 22 0 600
2022 31 174 2 268 1 1 5 0 482
2023 22 144 4 264 1 1 8 0 444

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 Willard Frances E School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 27.0 21.2 n/a
1989 526 28.0 18.7 n/a
1990 512 27.0 18.9 0
1991 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
1992 544 28.0 19.4 n/a
1993 555 31.0 17.9 n/a
1994 601 30.0 20.0 n/a
1995 656 34.0 19.3 n/a
1996 656 34.0 19.3 n/a
1997 700 36.0 19.4 n/a
1998 756 40.0 18.9 n/a
1999 733 41.0 17.9 n/a
2000 747 44.0 17.0 62.4
2001 789 48.0 16.4 64.3
2002 823 48.0 17.1 93.9
2003 823 48.0 17.1 93.9
2004 806 54.0 14.9 97.9
2005 801 51.0 15.7 96.5
2006 864 45.0 19.2 84.3
2007 882 44.0 20.0 82.9
2008 813 55.0 14.8 83.6
2009 796 49.0 16.2 86
2010 807 51.2 15.7 88.1
2011 913 50.0 18.2 87
2012 909 56.0 16.2 88.2
2013 890 56.7 15.6 87.5
2014 829 33.2 24.9 99.6
2015 785 47.0 16.7 99.6
2016 753 37.0 20.3 100
2017 736 45.5 16.1 99.7
2018 722 41.1 17.5 99.9
2019 704 44.1 15.9 99.9
2020 677 44.2 15.2 99.9
2021 600 41.0 14.6 99.5
2022 482 40.7 11.8 99.4
2023 444 34.8 12.7 100

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 Willard Frances E School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 27.0 21.2 n/a
1989 526 28.0 18.7 n/a
1990 512 27.0 18.9 0
1991 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
1992 544 28.0 19.4 n/a
1993 555 31.0 17.9 n/a
1994 601 30.0 20.0 n/a
1995 656 34.0 19.3 n/a
1996 656 34.0 19.3 n/a
1997 700 36.0 19.4 n/a
1998 756 40.0 18.9 n/a
1999 733 41.0 17.9 n/a
2000 747 44.0 17.0 62.4
2001 789 48.0 16.4 64.3
2002 823 48.0 17.1 93.9
2003 823 48.0 17.1 93.9
2004 806 54.0 14.9 97.9
2005 801 51.0 15.7 96.5
2006 864 45.0 19.2 84.3
2007 882 44.0 20.0 82.9
2008 813 55.0 14.8 83.6
2009 796 49.0 16.2 86
2010 807 51.2 15.7 88.1
2011 913 50.0 18.2 87
2012 909 56.0 16.2 88.2
2013 890 56.7 15.6 87.5
2014 829 33.2 24.9 99.6
2015 785 47.0 16.7 99.6
2016 753 37.0 20.3 100
2017 736 45.5 16.1 99.7
2018 722 41.1 17.5 99.9
2019 704 44.1 15.9 99.9
2020 677 44.2 15.2 99.9
2021 600 41.0 14.6 99.5
2022 482 40.7 11.8 99.4
2023 444 34.8 12.7 100

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 Willard Frances E School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,685 (21.4%) $9,879 (78.6%) $12,564
2020 $2,709 (20.3%) $10,667 (79.7%) $13,377
2021 $3,942 (26.8%) $10,744 (73.2%) $14,686
2022 $10,549 (52.0%) $9,720 (48.0%) $20,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willard Frances E School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1429th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1467th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willard Frances E School)23.39.6
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willard Frances E School)24.29.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Willard Frances E School)18.812.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Willard Frances E School)41.537.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willard Frances E School)27.318.6
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Willard Frances E School)20.811
 9.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Willard Frances E School)41.537.9
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willard Frances E School)25.914.3
 11.6%
   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 Students704444
 36.9%
African American203144
 29.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian44
Hispanic360264
 26.7%
Pacific Islander11
White6822
 67.6%
Two or More Races658
 87.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Willard Frances E School.

Willard Frances E School ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Willard Frances E School are 59% Hispanic, 32% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.


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