WEBSTER SCHOOL

Webster Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 821 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 53 teachers, Webster 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.

John Webster Elementary School is a public K-8 school located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. Part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves a diverse urban community and emphasizes foundational academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development for its students. Its location on Frankford Avenue positions it as a central neighborhood institution, catering to families throughout the 19134 zip code area.

The school is known for its focus on providing a structured learning environment, often utilizing federal Title I funding to support supplemental academic resources and enrichment programs. Like many schools in the district, Webster works to balance rigorous state curriculum requirements with community engagement, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for its neighborhood's youth.

For more information, contact Webster Sch at (215) 537-2525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3400 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134-2688
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WEBSTER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 821 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
821
Teachers:
53.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 821 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.4%
Black or African American
33.1%
White
12.8%
Two or more races
10.2%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.