Home > Pennsylvania > Venango County

Franklin Area School District

Item: Franklin Area School District
Rating: 4
Author: Public School Review

40 Knights Way
Franklin, PA 16323-1310

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (814) 432-2121

www.fasd.k12.pa.us

Top Rankings

Franklin Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

4 Schools

2,932 Schools

# Students

1,748 Students

1,666,699 Students

# Teachers

126 Teachers

124,207 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
Pre-K	31	10
Kind	125	151
1	129	158
2	123	162
3	141	169
4	129	162
5	128	168
6	141	169
7	141	171
8	128	173
9	132	185
10	148	181
11	119	178
12	133	177

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Franklin Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#466 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District
2023	#466
2022	#497
2021	#424
2019	#485
2018	#465
2017	#430
2016	#440
2015	#441
2014	#421
2013	#466
2012	#437

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	31%	38%
2022	24%	36%
2021	29%	38%
2019	35%	45%
2018	37%	45%
2017	39%	46%
2016	39%	46%
2015	36%	43%
2014	70%	72%
2013	69%	73%
2012	69%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

43%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	43%	55%
2021	46%	55%
2019	58%	62%
2018	37%	63%
2017	59%	63%
2016	58%	62%
2015	57%	62%
2014	67%	70%
2013	64%	70%
2012	62%	71%
2011	65%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

52%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	52%	57%
2021	62%	64%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	92%	87%
2022	95%	87%
2021	87%	87%
2020	92%	87%
2019	92%	86%
2018	92%	86%
2017	92%	86%
2016	92%	86%
2015	87%	86%
2014	87%	86%
2013	92%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20

0.60

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	0.19	0.59
2023	0.18	0.58
2022	0.18	0.57
2021	0.19	0.57
2020	0.17	0.54
2019	0.17	0.54
2018	0.16	0.53
2017	0.16	0.53
2016	0.14	0.51
2015	0.24	0.51
2014	0.15	0.50
2013	0.15	0.48
2012	0.14	0.47
2011	0.15	0.47
2010	0.15	0.46
2009	0.14	0.44
2008	0.14	0.43
2007	0.13	0.42
2006	0.14	0.41
2005	0.12	0.40
2004	0.13	0.40
2003	0.12	0.39
2002	0.11	0.37
2001	0.10	0.37
2000	0.10	0.35
1999	0.10	0.35
1998	0.10	0.35
1997	0.09	0.34
1996	0.09	0.34
1995	0.08	0.33
1994	0.07	0.33
1993	0.06	0.31
1992	0.05	0.31
1991	0.04	0.31
1990	0.04	0.31
1989	0.04	0.30
1988	0.05	0.28

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	1%	5%
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	4%
2021	1%	4%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%
2013	2%	4%
2012	2%	3%
2011	2%	4%
2010	2%	4%
2009	2%	4%
2008	1%	3%
2007	2%	3%
2006	1%	3%
2005	1%	2%
2004	2%	2%
2003	1%	3%
2000	1%	2%
1999	1%	2%
1997	2%	2%
1996	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

16%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	2%	15%
2023	2%	14%
2022	2%	14%
2021	2%	13%
2020	1%	12%
2019	1%	12%
2018	2%	11%
2017	2%	11%
2014	1%	9%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	8%
2010	1%	9%
2006	1%	6%
1996	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	2%	14%
2023	2%	14%
2022	2%	14%
2021	3%	15%
2020	2%	15%
2019	2%	15%
2018	3%	15%
2017	3%	15%
2016	4%	15%
2015	3%	15%
2014	5%	15%
2013	5%	15%
2012	4%	15%
2011	5%	15%
2010	5%	15%
2009	5%	16%
2008	6%	16%
2007	5%	16%
2006	5%	16%
2005	5%	16%
2004	5%	16%
2003	6%	15%
2002	6%	15%
2001	5%	15%
2000	4%	15%
1999	4%	15%
1998	5%	15%
1997	3%	14%
1996	3%	14%
1995	4%	14%
1994	3%	14%
1993	3%	13%
1992	3%	13%
1991	2%	13%
1990	2%	13%
1989	2%	13%
1988	2%	13%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

89%

60%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	90%	61%
2023	90%	62%
2022	90%	63%
2021	90%	63%
2020	91%	65%
2019	91%	65%
2018	91%	66%
2017	91%	66%
2016	93%	68%
2015	35%	68%
2014	92%	69%
2013	92%	70%
2012	93%	71%
2011	92%	71%
2010	92%	72%
2009	93%	73%
2008	93%	74%
2007	93%	74%
2006	93%	75%
2005	94%	76%
2004	93%	76%
2003	93%	77%
2002	94%	78%
2001	95%	78%
2000	95%	79%
1999	95%	79%
1998	95%	79%
1997	95%	80%
1996	95%	80%
1995	96%	81%
1994	97%	81%
1993	97%	82%
1992	97%	82%
1991	98%	82%
1990	98%	82%
1989	98%	83%
1988	98%	84%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2024	5%	5%
2023	5%	5%
2022	5%	5%
2021	4%	5%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	3%	4%
2017	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%
2014	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $19,479 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$35 MM

$39,541 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$35 MM	$27 MM
2022	$35 MM	$25 MM
2021	$35 MM	$27 MM
2020	$35 MM	$25 MM
2019	$35 MM	$25 MM
2018	$35 MM	$24 MM
2017	$34 MM	$24 MM
2016	$33 MM	$23 MM
2015	$33 MM	$21 MM
2014	$32 MM	$21 MM
2012	$31 MM	$20 MM
2011	$33 MM	$21 MM
2010	$33 MM	$21 MM
2009	$31 MM	$21 MM
2008	$32 MM	$21 MM
2007	$32 MM	$20 MM
2006	$30 MM	$20 MM
2005	$29 MM	$18 MM
2004	$27 MM	$17 MM
2003	$26 MM	$16 MM
2002	$26 MM	$18 MM
2001	$25 MM	$19 MM
2000	$24 MM	$18 MM
1999	$23 MM	$18 MM
1998	$22 MM	$18 MM
1997	$22 MM	$17 MM
1996	$21 MM	$17 MM
1995	$21 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$34 MM

$38,578 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$34 MM	$25 MM
2022	$34 MM	$25 MM
2021	$34 MM	$25 MM
2020	$34 MM	$25 MM
2019	$33 MM	$25 MM
2018	$31 MM	$23 MM
2017	$31 MM	$23 MM
2016	$31 MM	$22 MM
2015	$35 MM	$20 MM
2014	$30 MM	$20 MM
2012	$34 MM	$19 MM
2011	$39 MM	$21 MM
2010	$35 MM	$20 MM
2009	$31 MM	$20 MM
2008	$29 MM	$20 MM
2007	$29 MM	$19 MM
2006	$31 MM	$21 MM
2005	$29 MM	$18 MM
2004	$28 MM	$17 MM
2003	$27 MM	$18 MM
2002	$23 MM	$19 MM
2001	$23 MM	$21 MM
2000	$22 MM	$18 MM
1999	$23 MM	$18 MM
1998	$24 MM	$18 MM
1997	$23 MM	$18 MM
1996	$27 MM	$17 MM
1995	$20 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$20,238

$23,724

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$19,830	$21,465
2022	$18,537	$17,423
2021	$20,066	$20,683
2020	$18,537	$17,423
2019	$18,211	$17,496
2018	$17,835	$16,267
2017	$17,506	$17,283
2016	$17,287	$16,027
2015	$16,887	$12,967
2014	$15,986	$13,618
2012	$15,489	$12,923
2011	$16,151	$13,182
2010	$15,824	$12,967
2009	$14,663	$12,476
2008	$14,719	$11,970
2007	$13,675	$12,325
2006	$13,064	$11,373
2005	$12,661	$9,887
2004	$11,660	$9,342
2003	$11,010	$8,561
2002	$10,560	$9,347
2001	$9,939	$9,246
2000	$9,137	$8,505
1999	$8,475	$8,127
1998	$8,327	$7,716
1997	$8,050	$7,409
1995	$7,493	$6,949
1992	$5,958	$6,008

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$19,479

$23,146

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Franklin Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$19,086	$20,114
2022	$17,954	$17,371
2021	$19,313	$19,381
2020	$17,954	$17,371
2019	$17,370	$17,056
2018	$16,232	$15,644
2017	$15,988	$16,490
2016	$16,326	$15,754
2015	$18,030	$12,300
2014	$15,167	$13,435
2012	$16,741	$12,431
2011	$18,945	$12,980
2010	$16,895	$12,300
2009	$14,684	$11,944
2008	$13,174	$11,838
2007	$12,498	$11,937
2006	$13,669	$11,377
2005	$12,545	$9,707
2004	$11,831	$9,347
2003	$11,149	$9,243
2002	$9,521	$9,853
2001	$9,010	$10,315
2000	$8,246	$8,598
1999	$8,452	$8,268
1998	$9,066	$7,996
1997	$8,190	$7,728
1995	$7,137	$6,895
1992	$5,376	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Franklin Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sandycreek Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

297 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3819

Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121

Gr: 6-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1276 Otter St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-8419

Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #44.

Victory Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1819 Georgetown Rd
Harrisville, PA 16038
(814) 786-7311

Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Area School District?

Franklin Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,748 students.

What is the rank of Franklin Area School District?

Franklin Area School District is ranked #473 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Area School District?

89% of Franklin Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Area School District?

Franklin Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.

What is Franklin Area School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $19,479 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

Recent Articles

June 04, 2026

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?

Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.

June 04, 2026

The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026

Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.

June 04, 2026

Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update

Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,748 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
: 92% (Top 20% in PA)
: Bottom 50%
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 43% (Btm 50%)
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education