LONGSTRETH WILLIAM C SCHOOL

Longstreth William C Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 428 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 28 teachers, Longstreth William C 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 C. Longstreth Elementary School is a public school located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, providing academic instruction, support services, and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student growth in an urban educational setting.

The school is situated in a historically significant area of the city, and its facility on Willows Avenue functions as a hub for local families. Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, Longstreth focuses on core academic subjects while striving to meet the diverse social and emotional needs of its student population. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills and the preparation of students for successful transitions into high school and beyond, supported by a staff dedicated to navigating the challenges and opportunities of the urban public education system.

For more information, contact Longstreth William C Sch at (215) 727-2158 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.