RHAWNHURST SCHOOL

Rhawnhurst Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 644 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 34 teachers, Rhawnhurst 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.

Rhawnhurst School, located on Castor Avenue in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is known for being a neighborhood pillar, often characterized by a diverse student population and a focus on building foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. It serves as a community hub for local families, providing a structured environment intended to foster both social-emotional growth and core curriculum learning for its young learners.

As a traditional urban elementary school, Rhawnhurst School participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates and supporting student well-being. Because it is situated in a high-density residential area, the school typically maintains a strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood, with programs designed to encourage parental involvement and community engagement. While it faces the common challenges associated with large public school systems, it remains a critical academic anchor for the children of the 19152 zip code, striving to prepare them for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Rhawnhurst Sch at (215) 728-5013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.