HOPKINSON FRANCIS SCHOOL

Hopkinson Francis Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 894 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, Hopkinson Francis Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Based on historical and educational data for the institution located at 4001 L St, Philadelphia, PA 19124, here is a summary of the school:

**Francis Hopkinson School** (often referred to as the Hopkinson Francis School) is a public elementary school serving the Juniata Park neighborhood of Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in grades K through 5. The school is housed in a historic brick facility that has long served as a central fixture in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school operates within a diverse urban environment and focuses on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere for its student body. Like many schools in the district, the administration and faculty work to implement a standardized curriculum while addressing the specific social and educational needs of neighborhood families. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to promote student achievement and engagement, serving as a primary educational resource for children residing in the 19124 zip code area.

For more information, contact Hopkinson Francis Sch at (215) 537-2526 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4001 L St
Philadelphia, PA 19124-5300
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HOPKINSON FRANCIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 894 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
894
Teachers:
53.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 894 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.4%
Black or African American
20.8%
Two or more races
9.2%
White
4.5%
Asian
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.