- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottstown, PA
Franklin El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Franklin El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421968003339
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin El Sch ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Franklin El Sch grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 421968003339 · Pottstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Ms (918 students)
Franklin El Sch grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Franklin El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- Rupert El Sch
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- This school 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- Lincoln El Sch 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- Barth El Sch 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Franklin El Sch reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin El Sch compares
Franklin El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.4%
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Franklin El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottstown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rupert El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pottstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin El Sch
How many students attend Franklin El Sch?
Franklin El Sch has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin El Sch is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin El Sch?
100.0% of students at Franklin El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Franklin El Sch is African American at 36.4% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin El Sch?
Franklin El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin El Sch rank among schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin El Sch ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottstown Sd?
Besides Franklin El Sch, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students), Pottstown Shs (911 students), and Rupert El Sch (379 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.