EMLEN ELEANOR C SCHOOL

Emlen Eleanor C Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 416 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 24 teachers, Emlen Eleanor C Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Eleanor C. Emlen Elementary School is a neighborhood public school located in the West Oak Lane/Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is part of the School District of Philadelphia. Emlen is situated in a historically residential community and serves as a central educational hub for local families, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social development for children in the surrounding area.

The school operates with a commitment to the District’s core mission of fostering student achievement and equity. While academic performance and specific programming can fluctuate based on district-wide initiatives, Emlen generally emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while attempting to maintain a supportive environment for its diverse student body. As a community school, it often serves as a focal point for neighborhood engagement, providing a structured educational space for children during their formative years before they transition to high school.

For more information, contact Emlen Eleanor C Sch at (215) 951-4010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.