FINLETTER THOMAS K SCHOOL

Finletter Thomas K Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 715 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 38 teachers, Finletter Thomas K Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Thomas K. Finletter School, located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares its diverse student body for the transition to high school. The school operates within a dense urban setting, functioning as a central hub for the surrounding North Philadelphia community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, offering a standard core curriculum that encompasses literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, Finletter emphasizes the importance of fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, often integrating extracurricular activities and support services to address the holistic needs of its students. By focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional learning, Finletter aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

For more information, contact Finletter Thomas K Sch at (215) 276-5282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.