DEFRANCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DeFranco El Sch is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Bangor Area SD school district, located in Bangor, PA with about 471 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th 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 31 teachers, DeFranco El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

DeFranco Elementary School, located at 267 Five Points Richmond Road in Bangor, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Bangor Area School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. As part of a rural-suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to prepare young students for their transition into the intermediate and secondary levels of the district’s academic pipeline.

Beyond its standard curriculum, DeFranco Elementary is known for fostering a sense of community engagement and neighborhood involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Bangor area. The school works to integrate extracurricular activities and collaborative learning opportunities to help students build confidence and academic curiosity. By prioritizing a structured yet nurturing classroom environment, DeFranco Elementary aims to establish a strong educational footing for its students, helping them develop the tools necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact DeFranco El Sch at (610) 599-7013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.