SOUTHWARK SCHOOL

Southwark Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 816 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 49 teachers, Southwark 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.

Southwark School, located at 1835 S. 9th Street in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K–8 public school serving a diverse student population within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for the surrounding South Philadelphia community, often noted for its commitment to supporting a multicultural student body that includes many families from immigrant backgrounds.

The school is recognized for its historical building and its focus on fostering an inclusive educational environment. In addition to core academic instruction, Southwark places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement, frequently collaborating with local organizations and partners to provide enrichment opportunities for its students. Its location in a vibrant, walkable part of the city allows the school to maintain deep roots in the local neighborhood, making it a focal point for families living in the 19148 zip code.

For more information, contact Southwark Sch at (215) 952-8606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148-1661
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SOUTHWARK SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 816 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
816
Teachers:
49
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 816 students

Hispanic/Latino
41.2%
Asian
34.7%
Black or African American
11.3%
White
7.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.