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#785 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 28% in state

Franconia EL Sch

Elementary School · Souderton Area Sd · Souderton, PA

A Souderton Area Sd elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

366 Harleysville Pike, Souderton, PA 18964

  • Math 63% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$19,883
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at Franconia EL Sch score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franconia EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated890/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Souderton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$94,291

Median home value

$339,700

Median rent

$1,358/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18964; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–81.2 mi83Compare →
Indian Valley Kindergarten and First GradePrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–11.2 mi41Compare →
West Broad Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.4 mi379Compare →
Salford Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified9.1K–5Not available440Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Souderton Area Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$19,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franconia EL Sch is listed in Souderton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franconia EL Sch

Franconia EL Sch is a public elementary school in Souderton, PA, part of Souderton Area Sd, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franconia EL Sch

What grades does Franconia EL Sch serve?

Franconia EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Franconia EL Sch?

Franconia EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franconia EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Franconia EL Sch is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franconia EL Sch rank in PA?

Franconia EL Sch ranks #785 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Franconia EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Franconia EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Franconia EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franconia EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Franconia EL Sch a charter school?

No, Franconia EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franconia EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Franconia EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franconia EL Sch?

35.3% of students at Franconia EL 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 18964)
14,422
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18964; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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