GREEN WOODS CS

Green Woods CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Green Woods CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 695 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 33 teachers, Green Woods CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Green Woods Charter School (GWCS), located in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public charter school distinguished by its strong emphasis on environmental education. The school’s curriculum is uniquely integrated with its natural surroundings, utilizing its location near the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education to offer hands-on, place-based learning. By weaving environmental stewardship, sustainability, and outdoor exploration into core academic subjects, the school encourages students to become active participants in their community and responsible caretakers of the natural world.

Beyond its environmental focus, Green Woods is known for a student-centered approach that prioritizes critical thinking and inquiry-based learning. The school cultivates a small, supportive community atmosphere where personalized instruction helps students develop both academic proficiency and social-emotional skills. With a modern facility designed to reflect its green mission, the school provides an unconventional learning environment that seeks to balance rigorous standards with the curiosity and engagement fostered by regular connection to the outdoors.

For more information, contact Green Woods CS at (215) 482-6337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.