CARNELL LAURA H SCHOOL

Carnell Laura H Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 916 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 45 teachers, Carnell Laura H 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.

Laura H. Carnell Elementary School, located at 1100 Devereaux Street in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school plays a vital role in its diverse community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for students during their critical formative years.

The school is characterized by its urban setting and commitment to serving a culturally and socioeconomically varied student population. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Carnell Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning to help students develop well-rounded skills. Its location in the 19111 zip code places it within a long-standing residential area, and the school remains a focal point for families in the neighborhood seeking neighborhood-based public education.

For more information, contact Carnell Laura H Sch at (215) 537-2527 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.