MCCALL GEN GEORGE A SCHOOL
McCall Gen George A Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 720 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 39 teachers, McCall Gen George A Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
General George A. McCall Elementary School is a highly regarded K-8 public school located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its strong academic reputation and tight-knit community feel, the school serves a diverse population of students drawn from both the immediate neighborhood and the broader city. McCall is frequently cited as one of the top-performing schools in the School District of Philadelphia, often recognized for its rigorous curriculum and consistently high standardized test scores.
Beyond academics, McCall is noted for its active and engaged parent body, which provides significant support through the "Home and School Association." The school’s location in a vibrant, historic area allows for unique educational opportunities, and it fosters a culture that balances high academic expectations with a focus on social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local community, McCall serves as a popular choice for families looking for a stable, high-achieving environment within the city's public school system.
For more information, contact McCall Gen George A Sch at (215) 351-7350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4139
(215) 351-7350
MCCALL GEN GEORGE A SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 720 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 720
- Teachers:
- 39.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 720 students
- Asian
- 50.1%
- White
- 23.6%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.