DAY ANNA B SCHOOL

Day Anna B Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 29 teachers, Day Anna B 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.

The school referenced is the **Anna B. Day School**, located at 6324-42 Crittenden Street in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia. It is a K-8 institution that operates as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school serves the local community by providing core academic instruction with a focus on preparing students for high school transition through a structured curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

As a neighborhood public school, Anna B. Day serves as a central hub for the surrounding West Oak Lane residential area. Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, it integrates various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at student development. The school’s mission generally aligns with the district-wide goals of fostering inclusive learning environments, promoting academic achievement, and supporting the social-emotional growth of its diverse student population.

For more information, contact Day Anna B Sch at (215) 276-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.