Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District

4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 962 students in Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,931 Schools
# Students
962 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#330 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
38%
58%
55%
55-59%
57%
(2022-23)
11.5%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
70%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,795 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,772
$23,730
Spending / Student
$16,795
$23,152

Best Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District?
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 962 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District?
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District is ranked #334 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District?
70% of Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District?
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,795 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 962 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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