Franklin S Edmonds Sch in Philadelphia, PA

At a glance

Reported students

391

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.35

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

44th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

415.5

Franklin S Edmonds Sch: 391 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 416
Teachers (FTE): 31
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Franklin S Edmonds Sch

Franklin S Edmonds Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Franklin S Edmonds Sch

1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 18.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic3.3%
Black94.1%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Franklin S Edmonds Sch

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
McCloskey John F Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	228	0.6 mi
Samuel Pennypacker Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	328	0.8 mi
Day Anna B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	314	1 mi
West Oak Lane CS Elementary · Charter · West Oak Lane CS	KG–08	955	1 mi
Emlen Eleanor C Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–05	301	1.4 mi
Wyncote El Sch Elementary · Cheltenham SD	KG–05	373	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Franklin S Edmonds Sch

What grades does Franklin S Edmonds Sch serve?

Franklin S Edmonds Sch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.

How many students attend Franklin S Edmonds Sch?

Franklin S Edmonds Sch reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin S Edmonds Sch?

The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 391 students and 31.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Franklin S Edmonds Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?

Franklin S Edmonds Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Franklin S Edmonds Sch in?

Franklin S Edmonds Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Franklin S Edmonds Sch?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McCloskey John F Sch (0.6 mi), Samuel Pennypacker Sch (0.8 mi), Day Anna B Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.