SPRING GARDEN SCHOOL

Spring Garden Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 262 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 17 teachers, Spring Garden 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.

Spring Garden School, located at 685 N 12th St in the Spring Garden/Francisville neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves as a public elementary school within the School District of Philadelphia. Historically, the school has been recognized for its role in supporting a diverse urban student population, offering a core curriculum that emphasizes foundational academic skills. The school building itself is a notable local landmark, characterized by its traditional architecture that reflects the long-standing educational history of the surrounding community.

As the neighborhood has undergone significant gentrification and redevelopment over the past decade, Spring Garden School has remained a focal point for local families navigating the city’s evolving educational landscape. The school operates with a commitment to fostering student growth in a dense urban environment, working to provide resources and academic programming that meets the needs of its neighborhood. Parents and prospective families often view it as an accessible neighborhood school option, though its specific programs, performance metrics, and extracurricular offerings can shift periodically based on district-wide initiatives and site-based leadership.

For more information, contact Spring Garden Sch at (215) 684-5070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.