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#1163 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
Franklin Twp EL Sch
Elementary School · Gettysburg Area Sd · Cashtown, PA
A Gettysburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
870 Old Route 30, Cashtown, PA 17310
- Math 46% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Twp EL Sch score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Twp 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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| James Gettys EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 337 | Compare → |
| Lincoln EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | Not available | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gettysburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Twp EL Sch is listed in Gettysburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Twp EL Sch
Franklin Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Cashtown, PA, part of Gettysburg Area Sd, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,163 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Twp EL Sch
What grades does Franklin Twp EL Sch serve?
Franklin Twp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Franklin Twp EL Sch?
Franklin Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Twp EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Twp EL Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Twp EL Sch rank in PA?
Franklin Twp EL Sch ranks #1,163 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Franklin Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Franklin Twp EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Twp EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Franklin Twp EL Sch a charter school?
No, Franklin Twp EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Twp EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Franklin Twp EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Twp EL Sch?
48.2% of students at Franklin Twp 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (717) 334-6254
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.
- 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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