LOESCHE WILLIAM H SCHOOL
Loesche William H Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 875 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 50 teachers, Loesche William H 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.
William H. Loesche Elementary School, located in the Somerton neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, serves students in grades K-5 as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in a residential area and functions as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing a foundational academic environment for its diverse student body. It is generally recognized for its commitment to providing a structured elementary education that focuses on essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive community atmosphere for young learners.
The school operates within the broader framework of the Philadelphia public school system, benefiting from various district-wide initiatives aimed at curriculum development and student support services. Like many schools in the district, Loesche Elementary emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on consistent academic progress and school pride.
For more information, contact Loesche William H Sch at (215) 961-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19116-3332
(215) 961-2000
LOESCHE WILLIAM H SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 875 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 875
- Teachers:
- 50.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 875 students
- White
- 57.0%
- Asian
- 20.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.