Enrollment
1,622
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Frank Anne Sch
Federal NCES profile for Frank Anne Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003803
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Anne Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #27 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Anne Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Anne Sch ranks #27 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Anne Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Anne Sch
Frank Anne Sch is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,622 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 59% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,622 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs (2,572 students): Frank Anne Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students) and Lincoln Hs (2,472 students) alongside Frank Anne Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank Anne Sch compares
Frank Anne Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 59% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,622 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,622
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Asian 35.8%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Frank Anne Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philadelphia City Sd, which includes Frank Anne Sch.
$17,892
Per student
0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frank Anne Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Anne Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs
Standard public school
2,572 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Ii
Standard public school
1,875 students 16:1 students per teacher
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
Standard public school
1,831 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,637 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
New Foundations Cs
Standard public school
1,529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,622 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Anne Sch
How many students attend Frank Anne Sch?
Frank Anne Sch has 1,622 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Anne Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Anne Sch is 21.6:1, which is 59% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Anne Sch?
99.9% of students at Frank Anne Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Anne Sch?
The largest demographic group at Frank Anne Sch is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Anne Sch?
Frank Anne Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank Anne Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Anne Sch ranks #27 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Frank Anne Sch a good school?
Frank Anne Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Frank Anne Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.
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