WIDENER PARTNERSHIP CS

Widener Partnership CS is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 424 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 32 teachers, Widener Partnership CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Widener Partnership Charter School (WPCS), located in Chester, Pennsylvania, is a K–8 public charter school established through a unique collaborative partnership between Widener University and the Chester Upland School District. Founded in 2006, the school was designed to provide a high-quality educational environment that leverages the resources, faculty expertise, and academic infrastructure of the nearby university. By integrating university-led support with a structured K–8 curriculum, the school aims to create a supportive learning culture that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s mission emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As a partnership school, WPCS benefits from various university-led initiatives, including tutoring, mentorship programs, and professional development for staff, which are intended to bridge the gap between K-12 education and higher learning. Located in the heart of Chester, the school serves as a key community hub, striving to foster strong connections between families, the local neighborhood, and the university to ensure that every student has access to a rigorous and well-rounded academic experience.

For more information, contact Widener Partnership CS at (610) 872-1358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.