Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Franklin El Sch

2401 Rochester Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143North Allegheny SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
737
Students
Total enrolled
$20,928
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 46% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 25% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 737 students in grades KG–05 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
46% above average funding
District spends $20,928 per pupil, 46% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Franklin El Sch is a large elementary in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 737 students. The district invests $20,928 per student — 46% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 4% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Franklin El Sch

737
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
4%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution389 male · 348 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility4%
National avg 52% · 30 students
Student Composition
37%
56%
Asian37%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421701000265

Academic Outcomes at Franklin El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 15143

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,928Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,928
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,208
Student Support$3,976
Administration$2,511
Operations$3,139
Other$2,093
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,928 spent per student, an estimated $9,271 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
21%
76%
State government
20.6%
Local (property tax)
76.1%
Federal programs
3.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,928/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 4% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McKnight El SchMarshall El SchPeebles El SchBradford Woods El Sch
+2 more
↓
Middle
Marshall MSCarson MSIngomar MS
↓
High School
North Allegheny HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyAllegheny County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Allegheny SD →
Phone: (412)366-9663
NCES ID: 421701000265
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sewickley seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in North Allegheny SD
High
North Allegheny HS
2,666 students · 09–12
8% FRL
Elem
McKnight El Sch
798 students · KG–05
● 52 opp16% FRL
Mid
Marshall MS
793 students · 06–08
5% FRL
Elem
Marshall El Sch
768 students · KG–05
7% FRL
Mid
Carson MS
655 students · 06–08
● 52 opp16% FRL
Mid
Ingomar MS
572 students · 06–08
● 52 opp6% FRL
Elem
Peebles El Sch
398 students · KG–05
● 52 opp12% FRL
Elem
Bradford Woods El Sch
357 students · KG–05
● 68 opp8% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2401 Rochester Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.