HESTON EDWARD SCHOOL

Heston Edward Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 27 teachers, Heston Edward Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Heston Edward School (officially known as the **Edward Heston School**) is a public K-8 institution located in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development from kindergarten through middle school. The facility is situated on North 54th Street, positioning it as a key community anchor for families living in the surrounding residential area.

Like many schools in the district, Edward Heston emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its students. The school focuses on preparing middle-grade students for the transition to high school, while also providing early childhood and elementary education aimed at building literacy and numeracy skills. It serves as a neighborhood hub, playing an integral role in the educational infrastructure of the 19131 zip code.

For more information, contact Heston Edward Sch at (215) 581-5514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.