POTTER-THOMAS SCHOOL

Potter-Thomas Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 537 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 39 teachers, Potter-Thomas Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Potter-Thomas School, located in the Fairhill neighborhood of North Philadelphia, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in a high-density urban area and operates as a neighborhood-based institution, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student population. It serves as a central hub for the local community, often participating in city-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy, safety, and academic achievement within the district.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. Given its location in the 19133 zip code—an area that has historically faced significant socioeconomic challenges—Potter-Thomas works to address the specific needs of its students by integrating standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities. The school continues to be a focal point for local educational advocacy, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary for transition into high school and long-term success.

For more information, contact Potter-Thomas Sch at (215) 227-4423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.