DUCKREY TANNER SCHOOL

Duckrey Tanner Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 660 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 35 teachers, Duckrey Tanner 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.

The **Duckrey Tanner School** (officially known as the Tanner G. Duckrey Public School) is located in the Cecil B. Moore neighborhood of North Philadelphia. As a part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves a pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade population. Historically rooted in the community, the school operates within a neighborhood that has experienced significant urban transition, placing it at the center of ongoing efforts to support academic growth and community engagement in the 19121 zip code.

Academically, the school focuses on providing foundational education across core subjects, often emphasizing the development of literacy and numeracy skills as students progress toward high school. Like many schools in the district, Duckrey Tanner works to balance traditional instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to provide a stable educational environment for its students. Because of its location in an area rich with historical and educational partnerships, the school often serves as a focal point for local community initiatives and neighborhood development projects.

For more information, contact Duckrey Tanner Sch at (215) 684-5066 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.