CRAMP WILLIAM SCHOOL

Cramp William Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 523 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 33 teachers, Cramp William Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Cramp Elementary School, located at 3449 N. Mascher St. in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school plays a central role in its community, focusing on foundational academic development, literacy, and numeracy. It is named after William Cramp, the founder of the historic William Cramp & Sons shipbuilding company, which was a prominent industrial fixture in Philadelphia’s history.

The school operates within a diverse urban environment and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning atmosphere for a predominantly bilingual student population. Like many schools in the district, Cramp Elementary emphasizes holistic student growth through various extracurricular activities and community partnerships designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Its location in North Philadelphia makes it a vital neighborhood anchor, striving to equip students with the skills necessary for middle school success while fostering a sense of civic pride and academic ambition.

For more information, contact Cramp William Sch at (215) 291-4704 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.