HARRINGTON AVERY D SCHOOL

Harrington Avery D Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 460 students offering grade levels from 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 23 teachers, Harrington Avery D 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.

Harrington Avery D School (often referred to as the Avery D. Harrington School) is a public elementary school serving students in the West Philadelphia area. Located on Baltimore Avenue, the school is part of the School District of Philadelphia and serves a diverse urban community, focusing on providing foundational education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

As a neighborhood school, Harrington plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth. Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, it operates with a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through standardized curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and efforts to foster a supportive learning environment. Families looking for specific details on current performance metrics, specialized programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official School District of Philadelphia website or contact the school’s administrative office directly.

For more information, contact Harrington Avery D Sch at (215) 471-2914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.