CROSSAN KENNEDY C SCHOOL

Crossan Kennedy C Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 354 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 20 teachers, Crossan Kennedy C Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

**Crossan Kennedy C School** (often referred to as Kennedy C. Crossan School) is a public elementary school located in the Burholme neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the School District of Philadelphia. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities. As a neighborhood school, Crossan serves as a local hub, placing a strong emphasis on maintaining active partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through various school-wide programs and initiatives, the institution strives to prepare its students for middle school success while nurturing a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor.

For more information, contact Crossan Kennedy C Sch at (215) 728-5014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.