COMLY WATSON SCHOOL

Comly Watson Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 491 students offering grade levels from 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 26 teachers, Comly Watson 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.

Based on the information for the **Comly Watson School** (officially known as the **Watson Comly Elementary School**) located at 1001 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116, here is a summary of the school:

Watson Comly Elementary is a public school serving students in the Somerton neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, including literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. The school focuses on preparing its diverse student body for middle school transition by maintaining structured classroom settings and encouraging community engagement among its families.

The school is situated in a residential area, serving as a neighborhood hub for local families. Its curriculum typically aligns with district-wide educational standards, focusing on providing a well-rounded foundation that integrates both traditional academic instruction and the development of essential life skills. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Comly works to provide resources and programs aimed at addressing individual student needs, ensuring that children from various backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive in an inclusive educational setting.

For more information, contact Comly Watson Sch at (215) 961-2008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1001 Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116-2120
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COMLY WATSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
26.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 491 students

White
60.3%
Black or African American
11.0%
Asian
11.0%
Two or more races
10.4%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.