COMEGYS BENJAMIN B SCHOOL

Comegys Benjamin B Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 493 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 29 teachers, Comegys Benjamin B 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.

Benjamin B. Comegys School, located at 5100 Greenway Avenue in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution plays a foundational role in its local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and social development for children in the surrounding area. The school occupies a historic building that has long served as a neighborhood landmark, reflecting the district’s efforts to maintain educational infrastructure within residential pockets of the city.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core curricula in literacy, mathematics, and science. Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, Comegys strives to balance rigorous academic standards with initiatives aimed at student well-being and community engagement. By providing a structured space for early childhood and middle-grades education, Benjamin B. Comegys School remains a central hub for families in the 19143 zip code, working to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Comegys Benjamin B Sch at (215) 727-2162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.