Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Franklin Regional Primary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 69%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Science Proficiency: ≥95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Regional Primary School's student population of 699 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin Regional Primary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Franklin Regional Primary School often compared to?
Franklin Regional Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Regional Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Regional Primary School?
699 students attend Franklin Regional Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Franklin Regional Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Regional Primary School?
Franklin Regional Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Regional Primary School offer ?
Franklin Regional Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Regional Primary School part of?
Franklin Regional Primary School is part of Franklin Regional School District.
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