AD PRIMA CS

Ad Prima CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Ad Prima CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 589 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, Ad Prima CS 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.

Ad Prima Charter School, located at 3556 Frankford Avenue in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public charter institution committed to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development within its diverse student body. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Ad Prima seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized attention to meet individual learning needs.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Ad Prima places a strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school is known for implementing programs that encourage discipline, responsibility, and civic awareness among its students. By maintaining a close-knit environment, the staff works to create a supportive partnership with families, ensuring that students feel safe and motivated. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to provide high-quality educational alternatives within the Philadelphia school district, prioritizing accountability and steady academic progress.

For more information, contact Ad Prima CS at (215) 883-0638 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3556 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
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AD PRIMA CS is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 589 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Philadelphia City SD
District:
Ad Prima CS
Total Students:
589
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
No
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 589 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AD PRIMA CS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
7.0%
White
2.5%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.