MCDANIEL DELAPLAINE SCHOOL

McDaniel Delaplaine Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 422 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 27 teachers, McDaniel Delaplaine 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.

The school you are referring to is the **McDaniel Joseph W. School**, located at 1801 S. 22nd Street in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Operating as a public elementary school within the School District of Philadelphia, it serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. The school is named in honor of Joseph W. McDaniel, reflecting its long-standing role as a neighborhood anchor for the local community.

The school environment at McDaniel focuses on providing a foundational education, with a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the district’s efforts to support diverse student populations, the school frequently collaborates with community partners and local organizations to offer after-school programming and enrichment activities. Being situated in a rapidly evolving neighborhood, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a community-based educational setting in the heart of South Philadelphia.

For more information, contact McDaniel Delaplaine Sch at (215) 952-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.