Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?

Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 35% White, 27% African American, 23% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Franklin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Pottstown Middle School High : Pottstown High School

Franklin Elementary School

Summary:

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Pottstown School District in Pennsylvania, with a student population of 325. Despite its location in Pottstown, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past several years.

Franklin Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (27.08%) and Hispanic (22.77%) students. Academically, the school lags behind the state and district averages in proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with only 26.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 17.1%. Additionally, 100% of Franklin Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's higher spending per student ($18,085 in 2021-2022) and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, the academic struggles persist.

The consistent low performance of Lincoln Elementary, Rupert Elementary, and Barth Elementary, all within the Pottstown School District, suggests the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the unique challenges faced by Franklin Elementary and the broader district. By leveraging the resources and expertise available within the district and the broader educational ecosystem, the school can work to improve academic outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

970 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464-4089

(610) 970-6641

District: Pottstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1234^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,085

Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pottstown Middle School
High:	Pottstown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.4%

African American:

27.1%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Franklin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.4%), African American (27.1%), Hispanic (22.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 11, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District! (See more...)

Compare Franklin Elementary School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $18,085, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary School 1234^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Pottstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown School District 510^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	86.68	134^th	1302	89.7%
2004	48.64	807^th	1308	38.3%
2005	27.34	1052^nd	1299	19.0%
2006	53.74	866^th	1545	43.9%
2007	53.07	906^th	1555	41.7%
2008	55.49	859^th	1551	44.6%
2009	52.23	927^th	1549	40.2%
2010	49.43	1021^st	1579	35.3%
2011	40.45	1203^rd	1597	24.7%
2012	31.44	1282^nd	1599	19.8%
2013	35.19	1165^th	1519	23.3%
2014	17.34	1252^nd	1467	14.7%
2015	22.39	1168^th	1474	20.8%
2016	19.16	1267^th	1554	18.5%
2017	41.37	1056^th	1547	31.7%
2018	40.12	1057^th	1530	30.9%
2019	18.54	1263^rd	1544	18.2%
2021	12.60	1224^th	1433	14.6%
2022	13.43	1295^th	1534	15.6%
2023	19.47	1234^th	1534	19.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.12	1131^st	1414	20.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.18	890^th	1043	14.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.70	185^th	437	57.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.22	166^th	432	61.6%

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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 Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	255	88	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	361
1989	236	84	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	334
1990	250	71	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	339
1991	270	73	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	360
1992	277	76	2	33	0	n/a	n/a	388
1993	289	84	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	388
1994	283	85	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	388
1995	305	90	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	420
1996	305	90	5	19	1	n/a	n/a	420
1997	301	94	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	421
1998	308	119	3	20	0	n/a	n/a	450
1999	310	116	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	447
2000	331	123	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	472
2001	312	119	7	19	3	n/a	n/a	460
2002	200	120	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	344
2003	200	120	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	344
2004	208	150	1	18	3	n/a	n/a	380
2005	198	123	2	19	2	n/a	n/a	344
2006	196	123	4	15	2	n/a	n/a	340
2007	172	138	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	339
2008	161	127	7	29	0	n/a	n/a	324
2009	148	118	7	26	0	n/a	n/a	299
2010	144	126	7	29	0	n/a	n/a	306
2011	153	102	9	33	0	0	6	303
2012	155	95	12	30	0	0	7	299
2013	159	85	9	37	0	0	22	312
2014	153	101	9	58	0	0	35	356
2015	164	98	7	71	0	0	35	375
2016	148	71	5	68	0	0	36	328
2017	147	79	6	66	0	0	31	329
2018	148	89	7	80	0	0	33	357
2019	158	91	3	77	0	0	40	369
2020	142	73	2	72	0	0	47	336
2021	137	74	2	68	0	0	43	324
2022	128	65	1	67	1	0	55	317
2023	115	88	0	74	2	0	46	325

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	21.3	16.9	n/a
1989	334	19.8	16.8	n/a
1990	339	20.0	16.9	0
1991	360	19.2	18.7	n/a
1992	388	20.4	19.0	n/a
1993	388	13.0	29.8	n/a
1994	388	13.0	29.8	n/a
1995	420	18.0	23.3	n/a
1996	420	18.0	23.3	n/a
1997	421	21.0	20.0	n/a
1998	450	22.0	20.5	n/a
1999	447	23.0	19.4	n/a
2000	472	22.0	21.5	30.3
2001	460	21.0	21.9	32.2
2002	344	20.6	16.7	35.2
2003	344	20.6	16.7	35.2
2004	380	21.3	17.8	35.3
2005	344	22.3	15.4	35.2
2006	340	20.2	16.8	44.7
2007	339	18.6	18.2	49.9
2008	324	22.2	14.6	47.8
2009	299	22.8	13.1	50.2
2010	306	21.6	14.1	56.5
2011	303	19.6	15.4	49.2
2012	299	19.6	15.2	52.2
2013	312	22.6	13.8	52.6
2014	356	26.6	13.3	n/a
2015	375	27.0	13.8	99.2
2016	328	25.0	13.1	100
2017	329	26.6	12.3	99.7
2018	357	24.4	14.6	100
2019	369	25.9	14.2	100
2020	336	27.4	12.2	100
2021	324	27.4	11.8	99.1
2022	317	27.9	11.3	99.1
2023	325	29.4	11.0	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 Franklin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	361	21.3	16.9	n/a
1989	334	19.8	16.8	n/a
1990	339	20.0	16.9	0
1991	360	19.2	18.7	n/a
1992	388	20.4	19.0	n/a
1993	388	13.0	29.8	n/a
1994	388	13.0	29.8	n/a
1995	420	18.0	23.3	n/a
1996	420	18.0	23.3	n/a
1997	421	21.0	20.0	n/a
1998	450	22.0	20.5	n/a
1999	447	23.0	19.4	n/a
2000	472	22.0	21.5	30.3
2001	460	21.0	21.9	32.2
2002	344	20.6	16.7	35.2
2003	344	20.6	16.7	35.2
2004	380	21.3	17.8	35.3
2005	344	22.3	15.4	35.2
2006	340	20.2	16.8	44.7
2007	339	18.6	18.2	49.9
2008	324	22.2	14.6	47.8
2009	299	22.8	13.1	50.2
2010	306	21.6	14.1	56.5
2011	303	19.6	15.4	49.2
2012	299	19.6	15.2	52.2
2013	312	22.6	13.8	52.6
2014	356	26.6	13.3	n/a
2015	375	27.0	13.8	99.2
2016	328	25.0	13.1	100
2017	329	26.6	12.3	99.7
2018	357	24.4	14.6	100
2019	369	25.9	14.2	100
2020	336	27.4	12.2	100
2021	324	27.4	11.8	99.1
2022	317	27.9	11.3	99.1
2023	325	29.4	11.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,084 (6.9%)	$14,597 (93.1%)	$15,681
2020	$1,777 (12.1%)	$12,850 (87.9%)	$14,627
2021	$2,368 (15.4%)	$12,981 (84.6%)	$15,349
2022	$2,283 (12.6%)	$15,802 (87.4%)	$18,085

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin 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 1263^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1234^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)	47.1	33.9	13.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	44.2	33.9	10.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)	20.6	17.3	3.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary School)	59.7	58.7	1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	38.9	30.5	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Franklin Elementary School)	31.5	26.7	4.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary School)	59.7	58.7	1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)	41.2	32.4	8.8%
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	369	325	11.9%
African American	91	88	3.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	77	74	3.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	158	115	27.2%
Two or More Races	40	46	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Franklin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	970 N Franklin St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 970-6641	325	29	11.0	100.0%	115 (35.4%)	88 (27.1%)	74 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (14.2%)	19.5	1234^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.6%		13.4	1295^th of 1534 public elementary schools	15.6%	61	33.9	17.3			26.7	58.7	58.7	33.9	30.5			32.4	$18,085	$2,283	$15,802
Ringing Rocks Elementary School	Public	K-2	1401 Kauffman Rd	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 323-0903	368	28	13.2	56.0%	206 (56.0%)	74 (20.1%)	40 (10.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	41 (11.1%)								(n/a)													$18,750	$1,956	$16,793
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	461 N York St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 970-6646	332	23	14.5	100.0%	103 (31.0%)	94 (28.3%)	68 (20.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.3%)	28.4	1138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.8%		37.8	1049^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.6%	89	25.4	38.2			31.3	70.9	70.9	25.4	43.6			33.9	$17,422	$2,299	$15,123
Lower Pottsgrove Elementary School	Public	3-5	1329 Buchert Road	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 323-7510	661	48	13.7	48.3%	383 (57.9%)	121 (18.3%)	71 (10.7%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (11.0%)	47.8	911^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.6%		51.6	867^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%	44	42.8	43.7	40.9		42.4	77.0	77.0	48.6	51.3	50.3		50.0	$18,159	$963	$17,196
Rupert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1230 South St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 970-6660	349	25	13.9	100.0%	99 (28.4%)	92 (26.4%)	98 (28.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (16.0%)	28	1143^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	25.5%		17.4	1243^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	19.0%	100	29.8	36.6			33.0	69.3	69.3	36.9	32.7			34.8	$17,273	$2,085	$15,188
Barth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	467 W Walnut St	Pottstown	19464	Montgomery County	Pottstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 970-6675	313	27	11.5	100.0%	67 (21.4%)	126 (40.3%)	68 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	49 (15.7%)	27.4	1152^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	24.9%		35	1077^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.8%	75	38.2	27.9			34.2	59.6	59.6	45.5	27.9			38.7	$19,200	$3,117	$16,083
North Coventry Elementary School	Public	K-6	475 Kemp Road	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 469-5105	561	43	13.1	27.8%	456 (81.3%)	12 (2.1%)	40 (7.1%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.5%)	80.7	272^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.3%		86.9	161^st of 1534 public elementary schools	89.5%	111	72.0	69.3	56.6	47.1	60.3	89.4	89.4	78.0	64.0	72.2	73.6	71.9	$33	$02	$31
West Pottsgrove Elementary School	Public	K-2	25 Grosstown Rd	Stowe	19464	Montgomery County	Pottsgrove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 323-6510	253	22	11.3	50.2%	147 (58.1%)	42 (16.6%)	36 (14.2%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)								(n/a)													$21,216	$3,296	$17,920
East Coventry Elementary School	Public	K-6	2461 East Cedarville Road	Pottstown	19465	Chester County	Owen J Roberts School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 469-5103	470	39	12.0	27.9%	379 (80.6%)	16 (3.4%)	29 (6.2%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	85.2	188^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.7%		85.7	187^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.8%	1	73.5	83.3	67.1	73.0	73.5	88.9	88.9	62.6	73.6	76.8	73.8	71.4	$38	$02	$36
Gilbertsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	36 Congo Rd	Gilbertsville	19525	Montgomery County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 369-7485	531	33	16.0	26.4%	434 (81.7%)	20 (3.8%)	39 (7.3%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	63.7	624^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.3%		65.1	587^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.7%	37	59.2	48.4	48.3		52.1	82.5	82.5	59.2	57.2	62.8		59.7	$20,127	$579	$19,548

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