B
Good
71/100

Central El Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1276 Otter St, Franklin, PA 16323
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
398
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.21 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (−9 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−22 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%27%reading -17 pts, math -21 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%25%reading +9 pts, math -8 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income47%22%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1276 Otter St
City Franklin
ZIP Code 16323
District 4210200
NCES School ID 421020004667
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16323

Understanding the community around Central El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,274
Per Capita Income $33,794
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,400
Median Rent $711
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
View full data for ZIP 16323 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.2%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black 3.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 398
Teachers (FTE) 33.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has 398 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Central El Sch serve?
Central El Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central El Sch receive per student?
Central El Sch receives $19,090 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central El Sch in 16323 ▼
Avg Home Value
$135,389
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,100
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
29.4%

Other Schools in 16323

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026