WARING LAURA W SCHOOL

Waring Laura W Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 26 teachers, Waring Laura W Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Laura W. Waring School, located at 1801 Green Street in the Spring Garden neighborhood of 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 a historic building that has long served as a neighborhood anchor. It is named in honor of Laura Wheeler Waring, a prominent African American artist and educator who was a significant figure in the Harlem Renaissance and a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls.

The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the arts. Because of its location in a rapidly developing area of Philadelphia, Waring draws a diverse student body and maintains a close relationship with the surrounding neighborhood. The school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their local history and the broader academic curriculum, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Waring Laura W Sch at (215) 684-5073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.