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Finletter Thomas K Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
6101 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
632
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,120 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#127 of 300
public schools
In district
#91 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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Finletter Thomas K Sch
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About Finletter Thomas K Sch
Finletter Thomas K Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Finletter Thomas K Sch serves approximately 632 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Finletter Thomas K Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,120 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Finletter Thomas K Sch show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Finletter Thomas K Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Finletter Thomas K Sch — Students at Finletter Thomas K Sch score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Finletter Thomas K Sch Compares
See how Finletter Thomas K Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6101 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Finletter Thomas K Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OLNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Universal Creighton CS (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Myers El Sch (rated 7.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Elkins Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Grover Jr Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Lowell James R Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| SOPHIA ACADEMY Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | — |
| Olney El Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Franklin Benjamin Sch Philadelphia | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Olney HS Philadephia | 1.1 mi | — |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Universal Creighton CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| OLNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Morrison Andrew J Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Cheltenham El Sch Cheltenham | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| MaST Community CS II Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 3.0 |
| Ellwood Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Myers El Sch Elkins Park | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Howe Julia Ward Sch Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Barton Clara Sch Philadelphia | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,993
Median Home Value
$143,500
Median Rent
$1,186/mo
Population
68,078
College Educated
13.4%
Homeownership
68.8%
Avg Commute
37.3 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
35
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|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Sch Uniontown, PA | 5.0 |
| Clermont El Sch Quarryville, PA | 5.0 |
| Glenolden Sch Glenolden, PA | 5.0 |
| John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Philadelphia, PA | 5.0 |
| New Bloomfield El Sch New Bloomfield, PA | 5.0 |
| ST ANASTASIA SCHOOL Newtown Square, PA | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Finletter Thomas K Sch
What grades does Finletter Thomas K Sch serve?
Finletter Thomas K Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Finletter Thomas K Sch?
Finletter Thomas K Sch has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finletter Thomas K Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Finletter Thomas K Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Finletter Thomas K Sch rank in PA?
Finletter Thomas K Sch ranks #2,120 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Finletter Thomas K Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Finletter Thomas K Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Finletter Thomas K Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Finletter Thomas K Sch has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Finletter Thomas K Sch a charter school?
No, Finletter Thomas K Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Finletter Thomas K Sch a Title I school?
No, Finletter Thomas K Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Finletter Thomas K Sch?
100.0% of students at Finletter Thomas K Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (215) 400-3750
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #91 of 218
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