ALLEN DR ETHEL SCHOOL

Allen Dr Ethel Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 30 teachers, Allen Dr Ethel 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.

**Dr. Ethel Allen School** (formerly known as the Ethel Allen Elementary School) is a public K–8 institution located in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of North Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. Its location on West Lehigh Avenue places it at a central hub within the community, where it strives to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for neighborhood children.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Ethel Allen, a pioneering African American physician and local political leader who made history as the first Black woman to serve on the Philadelphia City Council. Reflecting her legacy of service and advocacy, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational empowerment. Like many schools in the district, the program at Dr. Ethel Allen typically integrates core curriculum standards with efforts to foster academic achievement and student well-being, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for high school readiness and beyond.

For more information, contact Allen Dr Ethel Sch at (215) 227-4404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.