ELLWOOD SCHOOL

Ellwood Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 302 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 20 teachers, Ellwood Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ellwood School (formally known as the Ellwood Elementary School) is a public school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within an urban setting. The school is situated in a residential area, operating as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes core curriculum standards, community engagement, and the developmental needs of elementary and middle-school-aged children.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Ellwood serves a diverse student population and works to navigate the complexities of urban education. The school provides a traditional classroom environment, supplemented by various district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Families in the area typically view the school as a primary local resource for public education, and its operations are governed by the broader policies and strategic goals set by the Philadelphia Board of Education.

For more information, contact Ellwood Sch at (215) 276-5286 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.