LAWTON HENRY W SCHOOL

Lawton Henry W Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 783 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 47 teachers, Lawton Henry W 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.

Henry W. Lawton School is a public K-8 institution located in the Wissinoming neighborhood of Philadelphia, operating under the School District of Philadelphia. The school serves a diverse local community and is situated on Jackson Street, functioning as a primary educational anchor for families in the 19135 zip code. It provides a standard curriculum that spans elementary through middle school grades, focusing on foundational academic skills and student development within an urban educational environment.

As part of the broader Philadelphia public school system, Lawton School emphasizes common district goals, including literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The school building acts as a focal point for the neighborhood, and like many schools in the district, it strives to navigate the challenges of urban education by providing extracurricular opportunities and support services. Parents and community members often engage with the school through home-and-school associations and local initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes and fostering a collaborative learning atmosphere.

For more information, contact Lawton Henry W Sch at (215) 335-5659 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.