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Franklin Elementary School

2401 Rochester Rd
Sewickley, PA 15143
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10/
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Top 1%
Tel: (412) 366-9663
www.northallegheny.org
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Franklin Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1% in PA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

School Overview

Franklin Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Franklin Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
North Allegheny School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Elementary School's ranking?

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

377 students attend Franklin Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Franklin Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary School?

Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?

Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?

Franklin Elementary School is part of North Allegheny School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 1%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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