HARTRANFT JOHN F SCHOOL

Hartranft John F Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 503 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 35 teachers, Hartranft John F Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

The John F. Hartranft School, located at 720 W. Cumberland St. in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school serving the local community within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for students in the 19133 zip code, providing foundational education from the elementary level through early middle school. The school operates with a focus on core academic subjects, aiming to provide a stable learning environment for a diverse student population in an area that historically faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, the John F. Hartranft School is positioned to address the specific needs of an urban student body, often integrating social-emotional supports alongside standard curriculum. The school's presence on Cumberland Street reflects the district’s commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based institutions that foster community engagement and provide accessible education to local families. Prospective parents or community members interested in the school's specific performance metrics, extracurricular offerings, or current academic initiatives are encouraged to consult the official School District of Philadelphia website or the school’s main office for the most up-to-date data.

For more information, contact Hartranft John F Sch at (215) 684-5088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.