DECATUR STEPHEN SCHOOL

Decatur Stephen Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,026 students offering grade levels from 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 55 teachers, Decatur Stephen 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.

**Stephen Decatur School** (often referred to as the Stephen Decatur Elementary School) is a public K-8 institution located in the Parkwood neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia and serves a diverse student population, acting as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. The school is known for its relatively large campus and its focus on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school preparation.

Academically, the school follows the standard Philadelphia public school curriculum, emphasizing core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, while also incorporating various extracurricular activities to foster student engagement. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on creating a structured environment that emphasizes student achievement and social-emotional development. For families in the 19154 zip code, Decatur is a significant neighborhood school that plays a key role in the daily lives of local students and parents.

For more information, contact Decatur Stephen Sch at (215) 281-2606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.