PENROSE SCHOOL

Penrose Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 519 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 32 teachers, Penrose Sch 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.

Penrose School, located at 2515 S 78th St in Southwest Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in the Elmwood Park neighborhood and plays a central role in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development, literacy, and numeracy. Like many schools within the district, Penrose strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various student support services.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Penrose School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically hosts programs designed to foster a positive school climate and encourages parental involvement to help improve student outcomes. As part of a large urban district, the school works to balance the challenges of limited resources with the goal of preparing its young learners for successful transitions to middle school, focusing on building a strong educational base for the children of the 19153 zip code.

For more information, contact Penrose Sch at (215) 492-6455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.