Central El Sch

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1276 Otter St in Franklin, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin Area School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential academic and social development of children in the early stages of their education. The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Franklin, providing a local, community-centered environment that prioritizes the needs of elementary-aged students.

The institution is dedicated to building a strong academic base through core curriculum subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere for young learners. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, Central Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. Its presence on Otter Street reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing accessibility and a committed partnership between teachers, staff, and the families of the Franklin community.

342

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	9
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	37

White
285 (83.3%)
Two or More
37 (10.8%)
Black
10 (2.9%)
Hispanic
9 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin Area SD
Phone:	(814)432-8419
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 54