SPRUANCE GILBERT SCHOOL

Spruance Gilbert Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,409 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 79 teachers, Spruance Gilbert 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.

The Gilbert Spruance School, located on Horrocks Street in the Lawncrest neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school serving a diverse urban community. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students throughout their elementary and middle school years. The school is situated in a residential area, functioning as a neighborhood hub that strives to support the academic and social development of its local student body.

Academically, the school follows the district’s standard curriculum with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the Philadelphia public school system. Like many schools in the district, Spruance emphasizes the importance of community involvement and creates an environment aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school. It remains a key fixture in the 19149 zip code, committed to the educational growth of the children residing in the surrounding neighborhoods.

For more information, contact Spruance Gilbert Sch at (215) 537-2514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.