ELKIN LEWIS SCHOOL

Elkin Lewis Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 811 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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, Elkin Lewis Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Based on official Philadelphia School District records, here is a summary of the school:

**Elkin Lewis School** (often referred to as the Lewis Elkin School) is a public elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving students in grades K through 5, the school is part of the School District of Philadelphia. Its historic building, located on D Street, has long served as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational academic instruction to children in the local community.

The school is known for its focus on core elementary education, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within a diverse urban setting. As part of the broader Philadelphia school system, it operates under the district’s initiatives to improve student outcomes through standardized curricula and community-based support programs. Like many schools in the Kensington area, Elkin Lewis plays a significant role in the daily lives of local families, acting as both an educational institution and a hub for neighborhood engagement.

For more information, contact Elkin Lewis Sch at (215) 291-4701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.