Franklin Elementary School

Summary:

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

Franklin Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the state and district averages on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, with only 26.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 25% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,085 in 2021-2022) than the state average, the school's academic challenges persist.

While Franklin Elementary School struggles overall, its performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is more promising, outperforming their peers statewide. However, when compared to other nearby schools in the Pottstown School District, such as Barth Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Rupert Elementary, Franklin Elementary still lags behind, suggesting it may face unique challenges. In contrast, the neighboring Owen J. Roberts School District demonstrates significantly higher academic performance, highlighting the disparities in educational outcomes within the broader region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 970 N Franklin St
       Pottstown, PA  19464-4089


(610) 970-6641

District: Pottstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1279th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,085 Help


Students who attend Franklin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pottstown Middle School
High:    Pottstown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.9%
African American:
34.9%
Hispanic:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Elementary School ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pottstown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Franklin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.9%), White (34.9%), Hispanic (19.9%). (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Elementary School is $18,085, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pottstown School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Elementary School 1279th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Franklin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pottstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pottstown School District 491st of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.68 134th 1302 89.7%
2004 48.64 807th 1308 38.3%
2005 27.34 1052nd 1299 19.0%
2006 53.74 866th 1545 43.9%
2007 53.07 906th 1555 41.7%
2008 55.49 859th 1551 44.6%
2009 52.23 927th 1549 40.2%
2010 49.43 1021st 1579 35.3%
2011 40.45 1203rd 1597 24.7%
2012 31.44 1282nd 1599 19.8%
2013 35.19 1165th 1519 23.3%
2014 17.34 1252nd 1467 14.7%
2015 22.39 1168th 1474 20.8%
2016 19.16 1267th 1554 18.5%
2017 41.37 1056th 1547 31.7%
2018 40.12 1057th 1530 30.9%
2019 18.54 1263rd 1544 18.2%
2021 12.60 1224th 1433 14.6%
2022 13.43 1295th 1534 15.6%
2023 19.47 1234th 1534 19.6%
2024 15.75 1279th 1526 16.2%
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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 1131st 1414 20.0%
2024 11.62 1299th 1432 9.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.69 1162nd 1488 21.9%
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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 890th 1043 14.7%
2024 16.89 961st 1084 11.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.83 1294th 1495 13.4%
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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 185th 437 57.7%
2024 25.93 349th 437 20.1%
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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 166th 432 61.6%
2024 49.71 215th 454 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.07 1136th 1229 7.6%
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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.

Franklin Elementary School Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
1988 255 88 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1989 236 84 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1990 250 71 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1991 270 73 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 277 76 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 289 84 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 283 85 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 305 90 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1996 305 90 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1997 301 94 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 308 119 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 310 116 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 331 123 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 312 119 7 19 3 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 200 120 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 200 120 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 208 150 1 18 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 198 123 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 196 123 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 172 138 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 161 127 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 148 118 7 26 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 144 126 7 29 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2011 153 102 9 33 0 0 6 0 303
2012 155 95 12 30 0 0 7 0 299
2013 159 85 9 37 0 0 22 0 312
2014 153 101 9 58 0 0 35 0 356
2015 164 98 7 71 0 0 35 0 375
2016 148 71 5 68 0 0 36 0 328
2017 147 79 6 66 0 0 31 0 329
2018 148 89 7 80 0 0 33 0 357
2019 158 91 3 77 0 0 40 0 369
2020 142 73 2 72 0 0 47 0 336
2021 137 74 2 68 0 0 43 0 324
2022 128 65 1 67 1 0 55 0 317
2023 115 88 0 74 2 0 46 0 325
2024 128 128 0 73 2 0 36 0 367

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
2024 367 30.9 11.8 100

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
2024 367 30.9 11.8 100

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 Franklin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1263rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1234th 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)47.133.9
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)44.233.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Franklin Elementary School)20.617.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Elementary School)59.758.7
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)38.930.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Franklin Elementary School)31.526.7
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Franklin Elementary School)59.758.7
 1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Elementary School)41.232.4
 8.8%
   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 Students369325
 11.9%
African American9188
 3.3%
American Indian02
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic7774
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White158115
 27.2%
Two or More Races4046
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Franklin Elementary School.

Students at Franklin Elementary School are 35% White, 35% African American, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Pottstown Middle School
High : Pottstown High School

Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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