FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Franklin El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lehighton Area SD school district, located in Lehighton, PA with about 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Franklin El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Franklin Elementary School is a public school located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Lehighton Area School District. Situated on Fairyland Road, the school functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development for children in the elementary grade levels. As part of a smaller school district, it typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff work to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and character building in their young students.

Like many schools in the region, Franklin Elementary is committed to meeting state academic standards while offering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement. The school generally focuses on creating a positive school culture, integrating traditional classroom learning with extracurricular activities that help students develop essential life skills. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the Lehighton area, prioritizing a safe and structured setting for early academic growth.

For more information, contact Franklin El Sch at (610) 377-6163 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.