LEWIS C CASSIDY ACADEMICS PLUS SCHOOL

Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 407 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 30 teachers, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School, located in the Overbrook neighborhood of West Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution operates under the "Academics Plus" model, which is designed to offer a more rigorous, accelerated curriculum compared to a standard neighborhood school. The program emphasizes high academic standards, strong core subject mastery, and a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for competitive high school placements.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central pillar for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, Cassidy integrates social-emotional learning and extracurricular activities to foster a well-rounded development for its diverse student body. By combining a demanding academic structure with a commitment to student growth, Lewis C. Cassidy strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational foundation for families living in the 19151 zip code and the broader Philadelphia area.

For more information, contact Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch at (215) 581-5506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.