Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hartranft John F School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartranft John F Sch serves the southwest part of Philadelphia, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hartranft John F School's student population of 310 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartranft John F School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartranft John F School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2585 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
29%
16%
Black
65%
14%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartranft John F School's ranking?
Hartranft John F School is ranked #2585 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hartranft John F School?
310 students attend Hartranft John F School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hartranft John F School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartranft John F School?
Hartranft John F School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hartranft John F School offer ?
Hartranft John F School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartranft John F School part of?
Hartranft John F School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartranft John F School located?
Hartranft John F School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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